cabbage

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Sense 1

Meaning · English

An edible plant (Brassica oleracea var. capitata) having a head of green leaves.

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

In aphrodisiac preparation, wild cabbage was frequently an ingredient.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

An edible plant (Brassica oleracea var. capitata) having a head of green leaves. — Any of various cultivars of the species Brassica oleracea.

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Sense 3

Meaning · English

The leaves of this plant eaten as a vegetable.

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “cabbage” mean?

An edible plant (Brassica oleracea var. capitata) having a head of green leaves.

Is “cabbage” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.