CAULIFLOWER Cau"li*flow`er, n. Etym: [F. choufleur, modified by E. Cole. L. caulis, and by E. flower; F. chou cabbage is fr. L. caulis stalk, cabbage, and fleur flower is fr. L. flos flower. See Cole, and Flower.]
1. (Bot.)
Defn: An annual variety of Brassica oleracea, or cabbage of which the cluster of young flower stalks and buds is eaten as a vegetable.
2. The edible head or "curd" of a caulifower plant.
CAULIFORM
Cau"li*form, a. Etym: [L. caulis + -form.] (Bot.)
Defn: Having the form of a caulis.
CAULINE
Cau"line, a. (Bot.)
Defn: Growing immediately on a caulis; of or pertaining to a caulis.
CAULIS
Cau"lis, n.; L. pl. Caules. Etym: [L., a stem.] (Bot.)
Defn: An herbaceous or woody stem which bears leaves, and may bear flowers.