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Broccoli

/brˈɑkəli/
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(noun) A plant, Brassica oleracea var. italica, of the cabbage family, Brassicaceae; especially, the tree-shaped flower and stalk that are eaten as a vegetable.

The broccoli is either costly or of poor quality.
Broccoli is one of the healthiest vegetables.
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I ate some green ____ as part of my healthy dinner this evening.

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