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brassic

adj · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • brăsʹĭk
  • /ˈbɹæsɪk/
  • rhymes with -æsɪk

1

adj

Meaning 1

Of or relating to brassicas.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: not-comparable

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

adj

Meaning 2

Alternative form of boracic (“penniless”).

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: alt-of, alternative

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Meaning relationships

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Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From Brassica.

boracic with elision of the vowel in the first syllable, the spelling being modified to fit the pronunciation.

Across languages

Translations

1 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • French: brassique — of or relating to brassicas