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- brussels sprout 1
variants
or Brussels sprout
plural brussels sprouts or Brussels sprouts
1
: a plant (Brassica oleracea var. gemmifera) related to the cabbage and cauliflower that is cultivated for its edible small roundish green buds which are borne on its stem and resemble miniature cabbages
2
: any of the edible green buds that are borne on the stems of brussels sprouts, consist of tightly overlapping immature leaves, and are typically cooked as a vegetable
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There are several myths that certain foods are bad for thyroid function, including gluten and cruciferous vegetables (broccoli, brussels sprouts, and cauliflower).
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Patty Weasler, Verywell Health, 27 May 2025
Foods packed with vitamin C (like citrus fruits, brussels sprouts, and red pepper) or vitamin E (e.g., mango, spinach, and avocado) fit the bill.
—Erica Sloan, SELF, 25 Apr. 2025
Roast a big batch of veggies: Roasted broccoli, brussels sprouts, or sweet potatoes make great leftovers.
—Jamie Johnson, Verywell Health, 22 May 2025
For instance: Try adding artichokes (10 grams of fiber per cooked cup), broccoli (five grams per cooked cup), or brussels sprouts (four grams of fiber per cooked cup).
—Lizzy Briskin, SELF, 2 May 2025
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Patty Weasler, Verywell Health, 27 May 2025
Foods packed with vitamin C (like citrus fruits, brussels sprouts, and red pepper) or vitamin E (e.g., mango, spinach, and avocado) fit the bill.
—Erica Sloan, SELF, 25 Apr. 2025
Roast a big batch of veggies: Roasted broccoli, brussels sprouts, or sweet potatoes make great leftovers.
—Jamie Johnson, Verywell Health, 22 May 2025
For instance: Try adding artichokes (10 grams of fiber per cooked cup), broccoli (five grams per cooked cup), or brussels sprouts (four grams of fiber per cooked cup).
—Lizzy Briskin, SELF, 2 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for brussels sprout
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“Brussels sprout.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/brussels%20sprout. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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brussels sprout
noun
brus·sels sprout
ˌbrəs-əl- 
often capitalized B
: one of the edible small green heads that grow on the stem of a plant related to the cabbage
also
: this plant
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