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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Romanesco broccoli: Very similar to cauliflower, but the floral buds are more clearly visible.
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Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 8 Feb. 2025
Cabbage, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cauliflower, and Irish potatoes can be planted in the next 10 to 12 days.
—Neil Sperry, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Feb. 2025
Cauliflower As a cruciferous vegetable, cauliflower is a great option for increasing fiber intake without adding carbohydrates.17 Just 1 cup of cooked cauliflower provides almost 5 g of fiber.33 It can be made into rice and flour for people with celiac disease or those on a keto diet.34
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—Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 29 Jan. 2025
Made from ingredients like tofu, seitan, potatoes or even cauliflower, these options pack all the flavor without harm to animals.
—Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 23 Jan. 2025
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Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 8 Feb. 2025
Cabbage, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cauliflower, and Irish potatoes can be planted in the next 10 to 12 days.
—Neil Sperry, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Feb. 2025
Cauliflower As a cruciferous vegetable, cauliflower is a great option for increasing fiber intake without adding carbohydrates.17 Just 1 cup of cooked cauliflower provides almost 5 g of fiber.33 It can be made into rice and flour for people with celiac disease or those on a keto diet.34
24.
—Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 29 Jan. 2025
Made from ingredients like tofu, seitan, potatoes or even cauliflower, these options pack all the flavor without harm to animals.
—Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 23 Jan. 2025
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“Cauliflower.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cauliflower. Accessed 16 Feb. 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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