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Definition of broccoflower

broccoflower

/ˈbrɑːkəˌflaʊ.ɚ/
broc · co · flow · er
Plural:broccoflowers
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broccoflower Lexical Profile

• noun

1

A pale green edible vegetable that is a variant of cauliflower, sharing structural traits with cauliflower but possessing a pale green color and a slightly milder, sweeter taste.

Example

"She roasted the broccoflower with olive oil and garlic to serve as a colorful side dish."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Commercially, the term is primarily used to market green cultivars of cauliflower, though it is sometimes applied loosely to Romanesco broccoli.

• Nearby Words

broadway
brocade
brocaded
broccoflower
broccoli
broccolini
brochette

Word Origin & Etymology

A portmanteau of 'broccoli' and 'cauliflower', coined in the late 20th century to market green cultivars of cauliflower in North America.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Broccoflower. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 6, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/broccoflower
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