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Definition of kohlrabi

kohlrabi

/ˌkoʊlˈrɑːbi/
kohl · ra · bi
Plural:kohlrabis
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• noun

1

A cultivated biennial vegetable (Brassica oleracea Gongylodes Group) of the cabbage family, characterized by a pale green or purple, turnip-like swollen stem that grows just above the ground and is eaten raw or cooked.

Example

"She sliced the raw kohlrabi thinly and tossed it into the salad to add a crisp, peppery crunch."

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koel
koelreuteria
kohleria
kohlrabi
koi
kokako
kokanee

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed into English in the mid-19th century from German 'Kohlrabi', which in turn stems from Italian 'cavolo rapa', literally meaning 'cabbage turnip'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Kohlrabi. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 13, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/kohlrabi
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