kohlrabi

noun

kohl·​ra·​bi kōl-ˈrä-bē How to pronounce kohlrabi (audio)
also
-ˈra- How to pronounce kohlrabi (audio)
plural kohlrabies
: a cabbage (Brassica oleracea var. gongylodes) having a greatly enlarged, fleshy, turnip-shaped edible stem
also : its stem used as a vegetable

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Fox include kohlrabi, radish, creme fraiche and shallot. — Olivia Wakim, AJC.com, 23 June 2026 The Ora King salmon with kohlrabi at dinner and wild rice was excellent. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Feb. 2026 Even the caesar salad makes use of the wood-fire flavor, pairing charred broccoli with boquerones and kohlrabi. — Kristen Tauer, Footwear News, 2 Mar. 2026 Vibrant purple cabbage and crisp kohlrabi are coated in a thick, nutty peanut sauce with a squeeze of fresh lime juice and plenty of cilantro. — Lizzy Briskin, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for kohlrabi

Word History

Etymology

German, from Italian cavolo rapa, from cavolo cabbage + rapa turnip

First Known Use

1807, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of kohlrabi was in 1807

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kohlrabi

noun
kohl·​ra·​bi kōl-ˈräb-ē How to pronounce kohlrabi (audio)
plural kohlrabies
: a cabbage that does not form a head but has a swollen fleshy edible stem

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