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cauliflower

cau·lif·lo·wer

UK/ˈkɒl.i.flaʊ.ə/ US/ˈkɒl.ɪ.flaʊ.ə/ uncommon

noun

2.

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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