Brussels
/ˈbɹʌsəlz/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
A Brussels carpet.
Noun
Examples
If the same design be produced in a Brussels and in a Tapestry it will be found that the Brussels shows sharp, clean-cut outlines, where the Tapestry gives ragged, uneven effects, […]
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
A Brussels sprout.
Noun
Examples
We cooked a big Christmas dinner with turkey, stuffing, Brussels, and parsnips.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “Brussels” mean?
A Brussels carpet.
Is “Brussels” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.