Cabbage

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1. Noun

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. Noun

The terminal bud of certain palm trees, used, like, cabbage, for food. See Cabbage tree, below.

3. Noun

The cabbage palmetto. See below.

4. Verb

To form a head like that the cabbage; as, to make lettuce cabbage.

5. Verb

To purloin or embezzle, as the pieces of cloth remaining after cutting out a garment; to pilfer.

6. Noun

Cloth or clippings cabbaged or purloined by one who cuts out garments.

7. Noun

any of various cultivars of the genus Brassica oleracea grown for their edible leaves or flowers
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