broccolini

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A green vegetable similar to broccoli but with smaller florets and long thin stalks; a cross between broccoli and kai-lan (Chinese broccoli).

Pronunciation

/bɹɒ.kəˈliːni/ /bɹɑ.kəˈliːni/

Word forms

broccolini broccolinis

Etymology

From a trademark, presumably intended as a diminutive of broccoli.

Synonyms

asparation baby broccoli broccolette broccoletti tenderstem

Derived words

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