cauliflower
cau·lif·lo·wer
noun
1.
2.
compact head of white undeveloped flowers
Origin
From 16th century cole-florye, equivalent to cole (from Latin caulis) + flower, reformed to more closely match the Latin etymon.By surface analysis, caul(is) + -i- + flower. Cognate with French chou-fleur, Italian cavolfiore.
Phrases
- buffalo cauliflower
- cauliflower cheese
- cauliflower coral
- cauliflower ear
- cauliflower fungus
- cauliflower mushroom
- cauliflower rice
- sea cauliflower
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