Definition of "cabbage" []

• Any of several forms of a European vegetable (Brassica oleracea var. capitata) of the mustard family, having a globose head consisting of a short stem and tightly overlapping green to purplish leaves. (noun)
• Any of several similar or related plants, such as Chinese cabbage. (noun)
• The terminal bud of several species of palm, eaten as a vegetable. (noun)
• Slang Money, especially in the form of bills. (noun)
• Informal Sweetheart; dear. Used as a term of endearment. (noun)

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• "Well, the plain cabbage is now used up, so tomorrow I go cross town to buy a Savoy and make the raised cabbage pies."
• "Napa cabbage is my favorite food, at least some days."
• "It tastes really good, though the cabbage is a tad overcooked (I don't mind, since I like cabbage)."