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/ʃu/
Translation
cabbage; (as an endearment) darling, sweetheart
Word origin
From Latin caulis ('stalk, stem, cabbage'), which also gave Italian cavolo and, through Latin caulis florida, the English cauliflower. The affectionate mon chou is a separate development, borrowing the plump, round shape as a compliment.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- caulis
- English cognates
- cauliflower, coleslaw, kale
Grammar
Examples
au .
He planted cabbages at the bottom of the garden.
aux mijote .
The cabbage soup has been simmering for two hours.
, .
Come here, sweetheart.
' l' cuit.
I have never liked the smell of cooked cabbage.
carottes au .
She bought a red cabbage and two carrots at the market.
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