"broccolini" meaning in English

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Noun

IPA: /bɹɒ.kəˈliːni/ [UK], /bɹɑ.kəˈliːni/ [US] Forms: broccolini [plural], broccolinis [plural]
Rhymes: -iːni Etymology: From a trademark, presumably intended as a diminutive of broccoli, 1998. The original Japanese designation is ブロッコリーニ (“broccoli two”) or aspabroc, blend of asparagus and broccoli. Etymology templates: {{m|en|broccoli}} broccoli, {{m|ja|ブロッコリーニ||broccoli two}} ブロッコリーニ (“broccoli two”), {{m|en|asparagus}} asparagus, {{m|en|broccoli}} broccoli Head templates: {{en-noun|~|broccolini|+}} broccolini (countable and uncountable, plural broccolini or broccolinis)
  1. A green vegetable similar to broccoli but with smaller florets and long thin stalks; a cross between broccoli and kai-lan (Chinese broccoli). Tags: countable, uncountable Categories (lifeform): Brassicas Synonyms (hybrid of broccoli): asparation, baby broccoli, broccolette, broccoletti, tenderstem Derived forms: caulini Translations (vegetable): broccolini [masculine] (French)

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