1. Any of several varieties of cabbage having a large compact globular head; may be steamed, boiled, stir-fried or used raw in coleslaw
   "She used head cabbage to make traditional sauerkraut"
    
2. Any of various cultivated cabbage plants having a short thick stalk and large compact head of edible usually green leaves
   "They planted rows of head cabbage in the spring garden"; "They planted rows of head cabbage plants in early spring";
   - head cabbage plant, Brassica oleracea capitata

Derived forms: head cabbages

Type of: Brassica oleracea, cabbage, chou, cultivated cabbage

Encyclopedia: Head cabbage