Meaning & Definition of word "Cauliflower"
Cauliflower
/ˈkɔːliflaʊər/
noun:
- 1. A variety of cabbage having a large head of usually white undeveloped flower buds and a stalk.
- Example: She added steamed cauliflower to her vegetable medley for a pop of color.
- 2. The edible part of the plant, which is used in cooking.
- Example: The recipe called for one head of cauliflower, chopped into florets.
- 3. A flower head or cluster resembling that of cauliflower.
- Example: The dish featured a sauce that complemented the cauliflower's mild flavor.
Etymology
●From Latin 'caulis' meaning 'stem' and 'flor' meaning 'flower'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
Cauliflower ear:
A condition often seen in wrestlers, causing deformity of the ear.
Like a cauliflower:
Referring to something that resembles the color or texture of cauliflower.
Related Words
broccoli:
A green vegetable closely related to cauliflower.
cabbage:
A leafy green vegetable that is a part of the same family as cauliflower.
kohlrabi:
A vegetable that is a variety of cabbage with a swollen stem.
Slang Meanings of cauliflower
Meaning: Cauliflower ear
● Example Sentence: After getting knocked around in the match, he developed cauliflower ear.
Meaning: Mushiness or softness in context
● Example Sentence: That excuse was so cauliflower, it didn't hold any weight.