Definition
broccoflowers
noun
- A hybrid vegetable that is a cross between broccoli and cauliflower, with a pale green or yellow color and a mild, slightly sweet flavor.
Usage: Usually used in plural form or as a mass noun; Also called broccoflower (singular)
Examples
- I roasted the broccoflowers with olive oil and garlic for dinner.
- The farmer's market had fresh broccoflowers in stock this week.
- Broccoflowers are milder than regular broccoli and appeal to many children.
- She steamed the broccoflowers until they were tender but still crisp.
- The recipe calls for two cups of chopped broccoflowers.
- Broccoflowers contain nutrients from both broccoli and cauliflower.