Brassica \Bras"si*ca\, n. [L., cabbage.]
(Bot.)
A genus of plants embracing several species and varieties
differing much in appearance and qualities: such as the
common cabbage (B. oleracea), broccoli, cauliflowers, etc.;
the wild turnip (B. campestris); the common turnip (B.
rapa); the rape or coleseed (B. napus), etc.
Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)
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