Calabrese

Part of speech: noun

Pronunciation: /kæləˈbɹeɪzeɪ/

Definitions

1. A variety of green vegetable resembling broccoli with a robust stalk used in Italian cuisine
2. A linguistic variant prevalent in southern Italy, showcasing specific regional phonetics
3. A green vegetable known for its thick stalk and tight flower clusters, commonly used in Italian dishes ; a language variety characterized by unique pronunciation and vocabulary in southern Italy

Etymology: Calabria, the region forming the toe of the Italian boot, gave its name to an adjective. In Italian, "calabrese" simply means "Calabrian," something or someone from that southern region. English borrowed the word for a particular vegetable, the green sprouting broccoli grown there. British greengrocers still sell it as calabrese rather than as broccoli. Capitalized, the word still points to the region, while in lowercase it names the plant itself.