Cauliflower

Pronunciation

• UK IPA: /ˈkÉ’l.i.flaÊŠ.É™/, /ˈkÉ’l.ɪ.flaÊŠ.É™/
• US IPA: /ˈkÉ”l.ɪˌflaÊŠ.Éš/, IPA: /ˈkÉ‘l.əˌflaÊŠ.Éš/

Origin

From 16th century cole-florye. Compare Latin caulis, French chou-fleur, Italian cavolfiore.

Full definition of cauliflower

Noun

1. , an annual variety of cabbage, of which the cluster of young flower stalks and buds is eaten as a vegetable.
2. The edible head or curd of a cauliflower plant.

Derived terms

• broccoflower
• cauliflower cheese
• cauliflower ear