"broccoloid" meaning in English

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          "ref": "1994 April 13, Karol V. Menzi, “Like it or not, mom was right about broccoli”, in The Baltimore Sun",
          "text": "She uses the stems, not the flowers. She trims the stems and peels them if they're tough, then grates them and mixes them with raisins, grated carrots and mayonnaise. If she's feeling adventurous, she says, she tosses in a little curry powder to spice up the dish. \"This doesn't taste so 'broccoloid.'\"",
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          "ref": "1997 September 11, Ted Kleine, “Small-Scale Attack”, in Chicago Reader",
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          "ref": "1999 June, I Am Oblivian [username], “Re: MIND CONTROL GANG IN CLEVELAND--MORE INFO”, in alt.discordia (Usenet)",
          "text": "But you know Broccoli and Cauliflower, despite being genetically derived from Cabbage, are actually Our Friends. The Proof? They go better with Cheese than Cabbage. Have you ever had a head of Cabbage smothered in Cheddar Sauce? If so, you are much braver than I.\nDon't forget, June 18th is a Sacred Cheese Day, celebrating the Divinity of Easy Cheese. Show your appreciation to our Broccoloid Bretheren.",
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