kohlrabi
noun
kohl·ra·bi
kōl-ˈrä-bē 
also
-ˈra-
plural kohlrabies
: a cabbage (Brassica oleracea var. gongylodes) having a greatly enlarged, fleshy, turnip-shaped edible stem
also
: its stem used as a vegetable
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Kohlrabi Like several vegetables on this list, kohlrabi belongs to the cabbage family.
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David Beaulieu, The Spruce, 9 Feb. 2026
The Ora King salmon with kohlrabi at dinner and wild rice was excellent.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Feb. 2026
Beans, broccoli, carrots, celery, kohlrabi, and peas can last up to three years.
—Clarence Schmidt, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Jan. 2026
From spicy mustard to sweet kohlrabi, these flavorful microgreens can be grown in less than a month.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Dec. 2025
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David Beaulieu, The Spruce, 9 Feb. 2026
The Ora King salmon with kohlrabi at dinner and wild rice was excellent.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Feb. 2026
Beans, broccoli, carrots, celery, kohlrabi, and peas can last up to three years.
—Clarence Schmidt, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Jan. 2026
From spicy mustard to sweet kohlrabi, these flavorful microgreens can be grown in less than a month.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Dec. 2025
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kohlrabi
noun
kohl·ra·bi
kōl-ˈräb-ē
plural kohlrabies
: a cabbage that does not form a head but has a swollen fleshy edible stem
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