red cabbage

noun

1. a variety of the edible cabbage, Brassica oleracea, having deep reddish-purple leaves.

Word History and Origins

Origin of red cabbage¹

First recorded in 1605–15

Example Sentences

She and a colleague planted tomatoes, watermelon, okra, red cabbage and onions.

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Top with a few leaves of shredded red cabbage or a couple of layers of lettuce.

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Anthocyanins, found in berries, red cabbage and purple carrots, provide the deep reds, purples and blues we associate with these foods.

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Antioxidants are found naturally in plants like blueberries, blackberries, and red cabbage.

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Red radish sprouts had higher bioavailability of polyphenols than red cabbage, broccoli and white mustard, even though the concentrations found in the radish were lower.

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