(n.) A genus of plants embracing several species and varieties differing much in appearance and qualities: such as the common cabbage (B. oleracea), broccoli, cauliflowers, etc.; the wild turnip (B. campestris); the common turnip (B. rapa); the rape or coleseed (B. napus), etc.
BRASSICA
Meaning of BRASSICA in English
Webster's English dictionary. Английский словарь Webster. 2012