brocoli

broccoli

noun brok-oh-LEE Rare

Origin: Italian 'broccolo' (cabbage sprout)

Usage Note

Brocoli (one 'c' in French) is the standard spelling in French, unlike the double-c English form. It is used as an uncountable noun for the vegetable generally (du brocoli) and as a countable noun for individual heads (un brocoli).

Examples

"Elle a fait cuire du brocoli à la vapeur."

Natural Translation

She steamed some broccoli.

Literal Translation

She has made cook some broccoli to the steam.

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