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brassica
From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:
Sinapis \Si*na"pis\, n. [L.] (Bot.) A disused generic name for mustard; -- now called Brassica. [1913 Webster] .
From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:
Brassica \Bras"si*ca\, prop. n. [L., cabbage.] (Bot.) A genus of plants embracing several species and varieties differing much in appearance and qualities: such as the common cabbage (Brassica oleracea), broccoli, cauliflowers, etc.; the wild turnip (Brassica campestris); the common turnip (Brassica rapa); the rape or coleseed ({Brassica napus}), etc. [1913 Webster]
