cau‧li‧flow‧er /ˈkɒlɪˌflaʊə $ ˈkɒːliˌflaʊər, ˈkɑː-/
noun [uncountable and countable][
Date: 1500-1600;
Language: Italian;
Origin: cavolfiore, from cavolo 'cabbage' + fiore 'flower']
a vegetable with green leaves around a firm white centre
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