BROCCOLI Broc"co*li, n. Etym: [It. broccoli, pl. of broccolo sprout, cabbage sprout, dim. of brocco splinter. See Broach, n.] (Bot.)
Defn: A plant of the Cabbage species (Brassica oleracea) of many varieties, resembling the cauliflower. The "curd," or flowering head, is the part used for food.
BROCHANTITE Broch"an*tite, n. Etym: [From Brochant de Villiers, a French mineralogist.] (Min.)
Defn: A basic sulphate of copper, occurring in emerald-green crystals.
BROCHE
Bro`ché", a. Etym: [F.]
Defn: Woven with a figure; as, broché goods.
BROCHE
Broche, n. Etym: [F.]
Defn: See Broach, n.
BROCHETTE
Bro`chette" (bro`shet"), n. [F., dim. of broche. See Broach, n.]
(Cookery)
Defn: A small spit or skewer.