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Definition of Cabbage
Cab´bage Pronunciation: kăb´bãj | n. | 1. | (Bot.) An esculent vegetable of many varieties, derived from the wild Brassica oleracea of Europe. The common cabbage has a compact head of leaves. The cauliflower, Brussels sprouts, etc., are sometimes classed as cabbages. | | 2. | The terminal bud of certain palm trees, used, like, cabbage, for food. See Cabbage tree, below. | | 3. | The cabbage palmetto. See below. | | v. i. | 1. | To form a head like that the cabbage; as, to make lettuce cabbage. | | 1. | To purloin or embezzle, as the pieces of cloth remaining after cutting out a garment; to pilfer. | | n. | 1. | Cloth or clippings cabbaged or purloined by one who cuts out garments. |
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