Basic Details
Word: Cauliflower
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A white vegetable that has a round shape and is part of the cabbage family; it is often eaten cooked or raw.
Synonyms: Broccoli, Brassica oleracea
Antonyms: N/A
Idioms and Phrases
- Cauliflower ears: A term used to describe ears that are deformed due to injury, often seen in wrestlers or boxers. Example: "After years of boxing, he had to deal with cauliflower ears."
- Split like a cauliflower: To break apart easily or into similar parts, often with reference to something not holding together. Example: "The team split like a cauliflower when they saw the surprise exam results."
Usage Examples
Example 1: We made a delicious cauliflower soup for dinner that was both healthy and warming.
Example 2: Cauliflower can be used as a low-carb substitute for rice or pizza crust.
Example 3: In the garden, the cauliflowers were growing beautifully, ready for harvest by summer.
Fun Fact
Did you know that cauliflower comes in different colours other than white? You can find orange, purple, and green varieties that have unique flavours and nutritional benefits!
Famous Quote
"Life is like a cauliflower - it has its ups and downs, but it can always be made better with a little seasoning." Anonymous
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "cauliflower" mean?
a) A type of fruit
b) A round white vegetable
c) A kind of grain
d) A leafy green
Answer: b) A round white vegetable
2. Which of these is a synonym of "cauliflower"?
a) Cucumbers
b) Broccoli
c) Carrots
d) Potatoes
Answer: b) Broccoli
3. Which sentence uses "cauliflower" correctly?
a) The cauliflower swam across the lake.
b) I ate cauliflower as part of my healthy meal.
c) The cauliflower danced at the party.
d) Cauliflower is flying in the sky.
Answer: b) I ate cauliflower as part of my healthy meal.
4. Which idiom uses "cauliflower"?
a) Cauliflower ears
b) Cold as a cucumber
c) Don't put all your eggs in one basket
d) As brave as a lion
Answer: a) Cauliflower ears
5. What is the opposite of "cauliflower"?
a) N/A
b) Spinach
c) Tomato
d) Lettuce
Answer: a) N/A
