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Definition of cabbage

cabbage

/ˈkæb.ɪdʒ/
cab · bage
Plural:cabbages
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cabbage Lexical Profile

• noun

1

A cultivated biennial plant (Brassica oleracea var. capitata) grown as an annual vegetable crop, characterized by a dense, leafy head that is typically green, purple, or white.

Example

"She chopped a head of red cabbage to add crunch and color to the fresh summer coleslaw."

2

American Informal slang for paper currency or money, referencing the green color of United States dollar bills.

Example

"He was making some serious cabbage working as a financial consultant in the city."

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• Nearby Words

cab
cabana
cabaret
cabbage
cabbie
cabby
cabdriver

Word Origin & Etymology

From Middle English 'cabage', borrowed from Old North French 'caboche' (meaning 'head'), which is likely a diminutive form of Latin 'caput' (head).

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Cabbage. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/cabbage
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