Noun: cruciferous vegetable
- A vegetable of the mustard family: especially mustard greens, various cabbages, broccoli, cauliflower, brussels sprouts
"Cruciferous vegetables are known for their health benefits"
Derived forms: cruciferous vegetables
Type of: veg [Brit, informal], vegetable, veggie [informal]
Part of: crucifer, cruciferous plant
Encyclopedia: Cruciferous vegetable