cabbage — a round vegetable with thick green or purple leaves
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a round vegetable with thick green or purple leaves
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈkæbɪdʒ/
Example Sentences
- My grandmother's cabbage rolls taste like a warm hug from heaven.
- The farmer grew cabbages as big as bowling balls.
- Cabbage is rich in vitamin C and fiber.
cabbage
NOUN[/ˈkæbɪdʒ/]
a round vegetable with thick green or purple leaves
a round vegetable with thick green or purple leaves
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word cabbage derives from the French 'caboche,' meaning 'head.' The name was applied to the vegetable because its compact, rounded head resembles a human head in shape.
Breakdown
caboche (French, 'head') → cabbage. The term metaphorically describes the plant's round, head-like appearance formed by tightly packed leaves.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My grandmother's cabbage rolls taste like a warm hug from heaven.”
“The farmer grew cabbages as big as bowling balls.”
“Cabbage is rich in vitamin C and fiber.”
“She chopped the cabbage finely for the kimchi recipe.”
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