cauliflower
noun
a form of cultivated plant, Brassica oleracea botrytis, of the mustard family, whose inflorescence forms a compact, usually whitish head.
cauliflowers
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pluralof cauliflower.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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There are shortages of tomatoes, peppers, cucumbers, salad bags, broccoli and cauliflowers.
From BBC ● Feb. 26, 2023
Farmers are also worried about brassicas like cauliflowers and broccoli planted in autumn.
From BBC ● Aug. 17, 2022
Chicks ran through small farms flush with cauliflowers and tomatoes.
From New York Times ● Apr. 10, 2022
"But, escarole, fresh herbs, cucumbers, green beans, and cauliflowers are often the most expensive. So, try not to buy them as much as possible."
From Fox News ● Oct. 27, 2021
‘We don’t have to eat snozzcumbers. In the fields around our village there are all sorts of lovely vegetables like cauliflowers and carrots. Why don’t you get some of those next time you go visiting?’
From "The BFG" by Roald Dahl
