Kohlrabi

kohlrabi (the vegetable)

noun KOHL-rah-bee Rare

Origin: from Italian cavolo rapa

Usage Note

Kohlrabi is a bulbous brassica vegetable popular in German cuisine. It can be eaten raw in salads or coleslaw, or cooked in cream sauces. Children often eat kohlrabi sticks as a snack. Both the bulb and the leafy tops are edible.

Examples

"Junge Kohlrabi in Butterschmelze ist ein klassisches Sommergemüse."

Natural Translation

Young kohlrabi in butter sauce is a classic summer vegetable dish.

Literal Translation

Young kohlrabi in butter-melt is a classic summer-vegetable.

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