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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But many vegetables, such as Brussels sprouts, cauliflower, and potatoes, are more often eaten cooked, which can alter their vitamin C content.
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Sarah Bence, Verywell Health, 9 Feb. 2026
Broccoli and Cauliflower Hearty bite-sized florets of broccoli and cauliflower are typically flash-frozen soon after harvest and maintain their crisp-tender texture when cooked from frozen.
—Anne Wolf, Martha Stewart, 8 Feb. 2026
These include dairy, wheat, garlic, onions, stone fruits, cauliflower, broccoli, and legumes, among others.
—Julia Ries Wexler, SELF, 6 Feb. 2026
Start tomatoes, peppers, eggplant, onions, cauliflower, and celery indoors 8–12 weeks before your last frost.
—Tessa Cooper, The Spruce, 5 Feb. 2026
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Sarah Bence, Verywell Health, 9 Feb. 2026
Broccoli and Cauliflower Hearty bite-sized florets of broccoli and cauliflower are typically flash-frozen soon after harvest and maintain their crisp-tender texture when cooked from frozen.
—Anne Wolf, Martha Stewart, 8 Feb. 2026
These include dairy, wheat, garlic, onions, stone fruits, cauliflower, broccoli, and legumes, among others.
—Julia Ries Wexler, SELF, 6 Feb. 2026
Start tomatoes, peppers, eggplant, onions, cauliflower, and celery indoors 8–12 weeks before your last frost.
—Tessa Cooper, The Spruce, 5 Feb. 2026
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“Cauliflower.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cauliflower. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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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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