'Brassica' definitions:

Definition of 'Brassica'

From: WordNet
noun
Mustards: cabbages; cauliflowers; turnips; etc. [syn: Brassica, genus Brassica]

Definition of 'Brassica'

From: GCIDE
  • Sinapis \Si*na"pis\, n. [L.] (Bot.) A disused generic name for mustard; -- now called Brassica. [1913 Webster]

Definition of 'Brassica'

From: GCIDE
  • 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]