• @tetris11@feddit.uk
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    9 days ago

    The germans almost got it right with the naming

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    Cabbage Kohl “Cabbage?”
    Brussel Sprouts Rosenkohl “Rose Cabbage”
    Kolarabi Kohlrabi “Rabbi’s Cabbage” I’m joking
    Kale Grünkohl “Green Cabbage”
    Broccoli Brokkoli “Brother’s Cabbage” Jk. They fucked up here
    Cauliflower Blumenkohl “Flower Cabbage”
    • seraphine
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      179 days ago
      1. my mind is blown
      2. how much time did you spend on that table
    • A Wild Mimic appears!
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      8 days ago

      Brussel sprouts are also called “Kohlsprossen” in some german speaking areas -> cabbage sprouts. Cauliflower is also called “Karfiol” ("Car-fee-ol which i dont have a fucking clue how it came to be.)

      • GreatRam
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        98 days ago

        From Italian cavolfiore (“cauliflower”), from cavolo (“cabbage”) + fiore (“flower”).