Brocoli vs. Broccoli — What's the Difference?
Edited by Tayyaba Rehman — By Fiza Rafique — Published on September 25, 2023
"Brocoli" is a misspelling. The correct spelling is "broccoli," a green vegetable with a dense flowering head.
Difference Between Brocoli and Broccoli
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Which is correct: Brocoli or Broccoli
How to spell Broccoli?
Brocoli
Incorrect Spelling
Broccoli
Correct Spelling
Key Differences
Remember "broccoli" with two "c's" like "cabbage," another green veggie.
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Imagine a "collie" dog carrying broccoli to remind you of the double 'c'.
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Picture two trees (resembling the two 'c's) in the broccoli forest.
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Associate "broccoli" with "chocolate chip" to remember the double 'c'.
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Think of the word "occurrence" with its double 'c' as you do with "broccoli."
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Compare with Definitions
Brocoli
Brocoli is an incorrect spelling of Broccoli.
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Broccoli
A green vegetable of the cabbage family.
Broccoli is rich in vitamins and minerals.
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Broccoli
A plant cultivated for its nutritious flower heads.
He planted broccoli in his garden this year.
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Broccoli
Edible green plant known for its health benefits.
Many kids are encouraged to eat their broccoli.
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Broccoli
A cruciferous vegetable consumed worldwide.
Broccoli can be steamed, roasted, or eaten raw.
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Broccoli
A vegetable often found in salads and stir-fries.
She added broccoli to the chicken stir-fry for extra crunch.
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Broccoli
Broccoli (Brassica oleracea var. italica) is an edible green plant in the cabbage family (family Brassicaceae, genus Brassica) whose large flowering head, stalk and small associated leaves are eaten as a vegetable.
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Broccoli
A plant (Brassica oleracea var. italica) in the mustard family, having dense clusters of numerous green flower buds.
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Broccoli
The flower clusters of this plant, eaten as a vegetable before the flower buds open.
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Broccoli
A plant, Brassica oleracea var. italica, of the cabbage family, Brassicaceae; especially, the tree-shaped flower and stalk that are eaten as a vegetable.
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Broccoli
Marijuana.
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Broccoli
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.
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Broccoli
Plant with dense clusters of tight green flower buds
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Broccoli
Branched green undeveloped flower heads
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Common Curiosities
What is the pronunciation of Broccoli?
/ˈbrɑːkəli/.
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Which preposition is used with Broccoli?
"With" as in "pasta with broccoli."
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Which vowel is used before Broccoli?
The vowel 'o' is used.
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What is the verb form of Broccoli?
Broccoli doesn't have a verb form as it's a noun.
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What is the root word of Broccoli?
The root word is the Italian "broccolo."
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Is Broccoli a negative or positive word?
Neutral.
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Why is it called Broccoli?
The term "broccoli" comes from the Italian plural of "broccolo," which means "the flowering crest of a cabbage."
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Which conjunction is used with Broccoli?
Any conjunction can be used, e.g., "broccoli and carrots."
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What is the plural form of Broccoli?
Broccoli (it remains the same).
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Is Broccoli a noun or adjective?
Broccoli is a noun.
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Is Broccoli an abstract noun?
No.
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Is Broccoli a vowel or consonant?
"Broccoli" is a word made up of both vowels and consonants.
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Is Broccoli a collective noun?
No.
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What is the singular form of Broccoli?
Broccoli.
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Which article is used with Broccoli?
"The" or "a" can be used, e.g., "the broccoli is fresh" or "a broccoli crown."
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Is the word Broccoli imperative?
No.
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Is the word “Broccoli” a Direct object or an Indirect object?
It can be used as a direct object, e.g., "I ate the broccoli."
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How many syllables are in Broccoli?
Three.
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How do we divide Broccoli into syllables?
Broc-co-li.
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What is the first form of Broccoli?
N/A as "broccoli" is a noun.
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Is Broccoli a countable noun?
Yes, you can have one broccoli or two broccolis (referring to individual plants).
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What is the opposite of Broccoli?
There's no direct opposite, but in terms of color, "carrot" could be considered opposite.
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What is the second form of Broccoli?
N/A.
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Is Broccoli an adverb?
No.
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Is the Broccoli term a metaphor?
Not inherently, but it can be used metaphorically in certain contexts.
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What is a stressed syllable in Broccoli?
The first syllable, "broc."
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What part of speech is Broccoli?
Noun.
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What is another term for Broccoli?
Green floret.
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Which determiner is used with Broccoli?
"Some," "this," "that," depending on the context.
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Is the word Broccoli a gerund?
No.
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What is the third form of Broccoli?
N/A.
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How is Broccoli used in a sentence?
Broccoli is considered one of the healthiest vegetables due to its nutritional content.
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Tayyaba RehmanTayyaba Rehman is a distinguished writer, currently serving as a primary contributor to askdifference.com. As a researcher in semantics and etymology, Tayyaba's passion for the complexity of languages and their distinctions has found a perfect home on the platform. Tayyaba delves into the intricacies of language, distinguishing between commonly confused words and phrases, thereby providing clarity for readers worldwide.
