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Broccoli

Definition:

Broccoli refers to a green, edible vegetable belonging to the cabbage family, with dense, clustered heads and numerous small, flowering stalks.

Senses:

Noun:

1. A vegetable that is rich in essential vitamins and nutrients, often consumed as a part of a healthy diet.

2. (Informal) A term used to describe a person who is intellectually or socially uninteresting or dull.

Sample Sentences:

• The farmer harvested fresh broccoli from the field.
• She added some steamed broccoli to her salad for extra nutrition.
• Despite his impressive resume, his speech was as exciting as a plate of overcooked broccoli.
• Emily's knowledge of the subject was as limited as her interest, making her the broccoli of the discussion group.

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