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kohlrabi

noun
kohl·​ra·​bi | \ kƍl-ˈrĂ€-bē How to pronounce kohlrabi (audio) also -ˈra- How to pronounce kohlrabi (audio) \
plural kohlrabies

Definition of kohlrabi

: a cabbage (Brassica oleracea gongylodes) having a greatly enlarged, fleshy, turnip-shaped edible stem also : its stem used as a vegetable

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Heading the list at cole crops, including broccoli, cabbage, Brussels sprouts, cauliflower, kale, turnips, mustard, chard, Chinese cabbage, kohlrabi and collards. Calvin Finch, ExpressNews.com, "Yeah, it feels wrong, but it’s time to plant your winter vegetables," 30 Aug. 2019 Add the kohlrabi and a pinch of salt and toss to coat. Los Angeles Times, "The once-a-year ingredient you should order now," 20 July 2019 Set out seedlings of broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, cauliflower, chives, kale, kohlrabi, lettuce, onions, parsley, spinach, and Swiss chard. Thad Orr, Sunset, "Your Essential Gardening To-Do List for April," 22 Jan. 2018 Even the finest kohlrabi shouldn’t have to pretend it’s a rib-eye. New York Times, "Farm-to-Table in the Shadow of Downtown Detroit," 29 May 2018 Monkfish gets an especially pretty presentation, the firm pieces nestled among curls of wide kohlrabi ribbons. Phil Vettel, chicagotribune.com, "Tied House review: Chef Debbie Gold shines in return to Chicago's dining scene," 27 Apr. 2018 Dozens of pick-your-own options range from fava beans to squash blossoms to kohlrabi, and a platoon of pull wagons are available to haul in your harvest. Larry Bleiberg, USA TODAY, "10 great pick-your-own farms across the USA," 22 June 2018 Beginning before dawn on Saturday mornings, residents gather in a parking lot to sell and barter a range of products, from herbs (shiso, cilantro) and vegetables (kohlrabi, wax gourd, green onions, eggplant) to fish, shrimp and poultry. New York Times, "Vietnamese Forged a Community in New Orleans. Now It May Be Fading.," 5 May 2018 Put apple, kohlrabi, green onions, pickles and olives into a large bowl; toss to mix. Jeanmarie Brownson, charlotteobserver, "Hungry for salad season? Citrus salads will get you through | Charlotte Observer," 17 Apr. 2018

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First Known Use of kohlrabi

1807, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for kohlrabi

German, from Italian cavolo rapa, from cavolo cabbage + rapa turnip

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kohlrabi

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English Language Learners Definition of kohlrabi

: a type of cabbage that has a large, round stem and that is eaten as a vegetable

kohlrabi

noun
kohl·​ra·​bi | \ kƍl-ˈrĂ€-bē How to pronounce kohlrabi (audio) \

Kids Definition of kohlrabi

: a cabbage that does not form a head but has a fleshy roundish edible stem

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