Brassica
Pronunciation : Bras"si*ca
Part of Speech : n.
Etymology : [L., cabbage.] (Bot.)
Definition : Defn: A genus of plants embracing several species ad varieties differing much in appearance and qualities: such as the common cabbage (B. oleracea), broccoli, cauliflowers, etc.; the wild turnip (B. campestris); the common turnip (B. rapa); the rape of coleseed (B. napus), etc.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913