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Definition of broccoflower
broccoflower
/ˈbrɑːkəˌflaʊ.ɚ/
broc · co · flow · er
Plural:broccoflowers
broccoflower Lexical Profile
CEFR
B2
Grade
6
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• 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."
Synonyms
View all synonyms for broccoflowerWord Nuance & Usage
Commercially, the term is primarily used to market green cultivars of cauliflower, though it is sometimes applied loosely to Romanesco broccoli.
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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
Cite this Entry
Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Broccoflower. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 17, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/broccoflower