CABBAGE


Meaning of CABBAGE in English

n.

Pronunciation: ' ka-bij

Function: noun

Usage: often attrib

Etymology: Middle English caboche, from Middle French dialect (Norman & Picard), literally, head, noggin

Date: 15th century

1 a : any of several brassicas ( Brassica oleracea ) of European origin especially : a leafy garden plant ( Brassica oleracea capitata ) with a short stem and a dense globular head of usually green leaves that is used as a vegetable b : any of several plants related to or resembling cabbage

2 slang : MONEY , CASH

– cab · bagey also cab · bagy \ -b ə -j ē \ adjective

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