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How do you spell Cauliflower?

Correct spelling

cauliflower

CAULI + FLOWER. It's a flower made of caulis (stems).

Why is cauliflower spelled this way?

From Latin caulis (cabbage) + floris (flower). A flower of cabbage — the name perfectly describes what the vegetable looks like.

Common misspellings of cauliflower

colliflowercauliflourcauliflowerecauliflwoer

Example

Roasted cauliflower makes a great side dish.

Frequently asked questions

How do you spell cauliflower?+
The correct spelling is "cauliflower". CAULI + FLOWER. It's a flower made of caulis (stems).
Is it colliflower or cauliflower?+
The correct spelling is "cauliflower", not "colliflower". This word gets 10,000+ monthly searches.

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