cauliflower
noun
cau·li·flow·er
ˈkȯ-li-ˌflau̇(-ə)r 
ˈkä-
ˈkä-
-lē-
often attributive
: a garden plant (Brassica oleracea var. botrytis) related to the cabbage and grown for its compact edible head of usually white undeveloped flowers
also
: its flower cluster used as a vegetable
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Cauliflower-Broccoli Tajine with Hearts of Palm Rice Bold flavors popular in Morocco — ginger, garlic, saffron, cumin and other spices, as well as lemon pieces — simmer with the broccoli, cauliflower and sweet potato.
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Yakir Levy, Oc Register, 2 Apr. 2025
Two crouch over an oven, baking flatbreads stuffed with spinach, onion and sumac; another fries cauliflower and boils rice on the stove.
—Kat Lonsdorf, NPR, 20 Mar. 2025
Inflammation-taming spices like ginger, cinnamon, and cayenne (just a tiny pinch) scent this tomato, chickpea, cauliflower, and chicken stew.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Mar. 2025
And Chef Eduardo Ruiz of LA’s Chicas Tacos whipped up beef birria and queso tacos plus a vegan cauliflower and mushroom taco on blue corn tortillas.
—Andrew Watman, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
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Yakir Levy, Oc Register, 2 Apr. 2025
Two crouch over an oven, baking flatbreads stuffed with spinach, onion and sumac; another fries cauliflower and boils rice on the stove.
—Kat Lonsdorf, NPR, 20 Mar. 2025
Inflammation-taming spices like ginger, cinnamon, and cayenne (just a tiny pinch) scent this tomato, chickpea, cauliflower, and chicken stew.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Mar. 2025
And Chef Eduardo Ruiz of LA’s Chicas Tacos whipped up beef birria and queso tacos plus a vegan cauliflower and mushroom taco on blue corn tortillas.
—Andrew Watman, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
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“Cauliflower.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cauliflower. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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cauliflower
noun
cau·li·flow·er
ˈkȯ-li-ˌflau̇(-ə)r
: a garden plant closely related to the cabbage and grown for its compact edible head of usually white undeveloped flowers
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