noun
- Plural of calabrese; people from Calabria, a region in southern Italy.
- Plural of calabrese; a type of broccoli with green florets, also called Italian broccoli or sprouting broccoli.
Usage: Often capitalized when referring to the ethnic or regional group
Usage: Lowercase when referring to the vegetable variety
Examples
- Many calabreses immigrated to North America in the late 19th century.
- The calabreses in the market were fresh and vibrant green.
- She prepared a simple dish of calabreses with garlic and olive oil.
- The restaurant featured recipes from calabreses and other southern Italian regions.
- You can find calabreses at most farmers' markets during the growing season.