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Webster 1913 Edition
Brassica
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Bras′si-ca
,p
rop.
Noun.
[L., cabbage.]
(Bot.)
A genus of plants embracing several species and varieties differing much in appearance and qualities: such as the common cabbage (
Brassica oleracea
), broccoli, cauliflowers, etc.; the wild turnip (Brassica campestris
); the common turnip (Brassica rapa
); the rape or coleseed (Brassica napus
), etc. Webster 1828 Edition
Brassica
BRAS'SICA
,Noun.