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An esculent vegetable of many varieties, derived from the
wild Brassica oleracea of Europe. The common cabbage has a compact head
of leaves. The cauliflower, Brussels sprouts, etc., are sometimes
classed as cabbages. |
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The terminal bud of certain palm trees, used, like,
cabbage, for food. See Cabbage tree, below. |
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The cabbage palmetto. See below. |
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To form a head like that the cabbage; as, to make
lettuce cabbage. |
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To purloin or embezzle, as the pieces of cloth
remaining after cutting out a garment; to pilfer. |
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Cloth or clippings cabbaged or purloined by one who cuts
out garments. |
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