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Noun: cruciferous vegetable
  1. 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