noun
- plants belonging to the cabbage family, including vegetables like broccoli, cauliflower, kale, and Brussels sprouts
Usage: botanical term; plural form
Examples
- The farmer planted several brassicas in his winter garden.
- Brassicas are known for their high nutritional value and cancer-fighting properties.
- Common brassicas include cabbage, broccoli, and turnips.
- Many brassicas can tolerate cold weather better than other vegetables.
- The chef prepared a colorful dish featuring various brassicas.
- Brassicas contain compounds called glucosinolates that give them their distinctive flavor.