florette

/flɔˈrɛt/

Definitions

1. noun

A small, young cabbage, typically harvested when immature and eaten raw, often used in salads.

“The chef added fresh florettes to the salad for extra crunch.”

2. noun

A small, usually young, flower, especially a cauliflower or cabbage flower.

“The florette of the cauliflower was a delicate, edible masterpiece.”

Synonyms

  • cabbage
  • cauliflower

Antonyms

  • mature
  • ripened