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cauliflower

noun [C or U]
 
 
/ˈkɒl.ɪˌflaʊ.ər/ US  /ˈkɑː.lɪˌflaʊr/ (UK informal cauli)

Definition

a large, round, white vegetable that is eaten cooked or uncookedTypes of vegetablePlants in general
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