broccoli raab

English

Noun

broccoli raab (countable and uncountable, plural broccoli raabs)

1. Alternative form of broccoli rabe
   • 1928 October, H. W. Schneck, “Commercial Varieties of Vegetables for New York State”, in Cornell Extension Bulletin‎^[1], number 176, page 29:

     Seven Top Turnip is often sold on New York State markets as green sprouting broccoli; and is sometimes called Broccoli Raab. […] It is rather distinct from other turnips and is grown for the vigorous green tops which are used as greens […] It produces a very poor root and is grown exclusively for the tops.