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Definition of gai lan

gai lan

Plural:gai lan
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gai lan Lexical Profile

• noun

1

A leafy green vegetable of the mustard family characterized by thick, glossy blue-green leaves, crisp stems, and small flower heads, widely cultivated and consumed in Chinese cuisine.

Example

"The chef prepared a simple yet flavorful side dish of steamed gai lan drizzled with oyster sauce and garlic."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed into English from the Cantonese pronunciation of 芥蘭 (gaai3 laan4), literally meaning 'mustard orchid'.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Gai lan. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 15, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/gai lan
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