broccoli

noun/ˈbrɑkəli/

Frequency rank: #7,630 most common English word

Meaning

a green vegetable with a thick stalk and dense clusters of flower buds, commonly eaten cooked or raw.

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Example sentence

She steamed some broccoli and served it with grilled chicken for dinner.

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