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How do you spell Broccoli?

Correct spelling

broccoli

Two C's, one L. BROCC + OLI.

Why is broccoli spelled this way?

From Italian broccoli, plural of broccolo, meaning little sprout. BROCCO (shoot, sprout). Two c's, one l. The double-c trips people up because English rarely doubles the c before an o.

Common misspellings of broccoli

brocolibrocollibroccillibroccolli

Example

Steamed broccoli is a healthy side dish.

Frequently asked questions

How do you spell broccoli?+
The correct spelling is "broccoli". Two C's, one L. BROCC + OLI.
Is it brocoli or broccoli?+
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