Defn: See Brassart.
BRASSICA
Bras"si*ca, n. Etym: [L., cabbage.] (Bot.)
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.
BRASSICACEOUS
Bras`si*ca"ceous, a. Etym: [L. brassica cabbage.] (Bot.)
Defn: Related to, or resembling, the cabbage, or plants of the
Cabbage family.
BRASSIERE
Bras`sière", n. [F.]
Defn: A form of woman's underwaist stiffened with whalebones, or the like, and worn to support the breasts.
BRASSINESS
Brass"i*ness, n.
Defn: The state, conditions, or quality of being brassy. [Colloq.]
BRASS-VISAGED
Brass"-vis"aged, a.