CAULIFLOWER

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 Dictionary entry overview: What does cauliflower mean? 

• CAULIFLOWER (noun)
  The noun CAULIFLOWER has 2 senses:

1. a plant having a large edible head of crowded white flower buds

2. compact head of white undeveloped flowers

  Familiarity information: CAULIFLOWER used as a noun is rare.

 Dictionary entry details 

• CAULIFLOWER (noun)

Sense 1

Meaning:

A plant having a large edible head of crowded white flower buds

Classified under:

Nouns denoting plants

Synonyms:

Brassica oleracea botrytis; cauliflower

Hypernyms ("cauliflower" is a kind of...):

crucifer; cruciferous plant (any of various plants of the family Cruciferae)

Meronyms (parts of "cauliflower"):

cauliflower (compact head of white undeveloped flowers)

Sense 2

Meaning:

Compact head of white undeveloped flowers

Classified under:

Nouns denoting foods and drinks

Hypernyms ("cauliflower" is a kind of...):

cruciferous vegetable (a vegetable of the mustard family: especially mustard greens; various cabbages; broccoli; cauliflower; brussels sprouts)

Holonyms ("cauliflower" is a part of...):

Brassica oleracea botrytis; cauliflower (a plant having a large edible head of crowded white flower buds)

 Context examples 

It never went entirely back to its normal shape, and was called a “cauliflower ear” by the sailors.

(The Sea-Wolf, by Jack London)

A type of chemical found in plants and in certain vegetables, such as broccoli, cabbage, and cauliflower.

(Indole, NCI Dictionary)

A member of the family of vegetables that includes broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, cauliflower, collard greens, kale, and turnips.

(Brassica vegetable, NCI Dictionary)

A phytonutrient and plant indole found in cruciferous vegetables including broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, cauliflower and kale, with potential anti-androgenic and antineoplastic activities.

(Diindolylmethane, NCI Thesaurus)

Brassica vegetables, including broccoli, cabbage, kale, Brussels sprouts, turnip and cauliflower, contain a significant amount of glucosinolates.

(Brassica vegetable, NCI Thesaurus)

Diindolylmethane is found in cruciferous vegetables like broccoli, brussels sprouts, cauliflower, cabbage, and kale.

(Diindolylmethane, NCI Dictionary)

DIM is found in cruciferous vegetables like broccoli, brussels sprouts, cauliflower, cabbage, and kale.

(DIM, NCI Dictionary)