Meaning of the word cabbage in English

What does cabbage mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

cabbage

US /ˈkæb.ɪdʒ/
UK /ˈkæb.ɪdʒ/
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Noun

1.

a cultivated plant eaten as a vegetable, having a short stem and a spherical head of usually green leaves

Example:
She chopped the cabbage for the coleslaw.
Boiled cabbage has a distinct smell.
2.

money, especially paper money

Example:
He's got a lot of cabbage stashed away.
That new car cost him a lot of cabbage.
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