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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Roast cauliflower in oven for 25-30 minutes, until tender and golden at the edges.
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Gretchen McKay, Boston Herald, 15 Jan. 2025
For fine dining, head to Forklift, where your rabbit will be cooked three ways and paired with cauliflower cream.
—Emma John, AFAR Media, 7 Jan. 2025
For a low-carb meal, serve the shrimp over zucchini noodles or with steamed vegetables, such as cauliflower, broccoli and asparagus.
—Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 3 Jan. 2025
Celery, as well as peas, cauliflower, broccoli, pepper, cucumber and zucchini, are among the greens on the safe list.
—Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 31 Dec. 2024
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Gretchen McKay, Boston Herald, 15 Jan. 2025
For fine dining, head to Forklift, where your rabbit will be cooked three ways and paired with cauliflower cream.
—Emma John, AFAR Media, 7 Jan. 2025
For a low-carb meal, serve the shrimp over zucchini noodles or with steamed vegetables, such as cauliflower, broccoli and asparagus.
—Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 3 Jan. 2025
Celery, as well as peas, cauliflower, broccoli, pepper, cucumber and zucchini, are among the greens on the safe list.
—Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 31 Dec. 2024
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“Cauliflower.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cauliflower. Accessed 22 Jan. 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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