cauliflower
noun
cau·li·flow·er
ˈkȯ-li-ˌflau̇(-ə)r 
ˈkä-
ˈkä-
-lē-
often attributive
: a garden plant (Brassica oleracea var. botrytis) related to the cabbage and grown for its compact edible head of usually white undeveloped flowers
also
: its flower cluster used as a vegetable
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The meals exceeded my expectations of what a heat-and-eat meal could taste like, but certain veggies (like cauliflower) still had that slightly soggy microwaved texture.
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Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 13 May 2025
The friends set up a picnic, and with a little imagination, broccoli and cauliflower become tiny trees, perfect for chomping like a hungry dinosaur.
—Fiona Tapp, Parents, 8 May 2025
The cauliflower is both browned in a skillet and roasted at high heat in the oven to caramelize the florets.
—Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 13 Apr. 2025
At Milan Design Week, Collections Probe Childhood Joys and Dark Futures
The annual festival of furnishings and household objects showcases pieces inspired by ancient Anatolia, cauliflower, electronic dance music and more.
—Julie Lasky, New York Times, 5 Apr. 2025
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Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 13 May 2025
The friends set up a picnic, and with a little imagination, broccoli and cauliflower become tiny trees, perfect for chomping like a hungry dinosaur.
—Fiona Tapp, Parents, 8 May 2025
The cauliflower is both browned in a skillet and roasted at high heat in the oven to caramelize the florets.
—Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 13 Apr. 2025
At Milan Design Week, Collections Probe Childhood Joys and Dark Futures
The annual festival of furnishings and household objects showcases pieces inspired by ancient Anatolia, cauliflower, electronic dance music and more.
—Julie Lasky, New York Times, 5 Apr. 2025
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“Cauliflower.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cauliflower. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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cauliflower
noun
cau·li·flow·er
ˈkȯ-li-ˌflau̇(-ə)r
: a garden plant closely related to the cabbage and grown for its compact edible head of usually white undeveloped flowers
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