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Calabrese

(wine) Nero d’Avola or Sangiovese, varieties of wine grapes.

ˈkæləˌbɹiːz243 viewsLast reviewed Jun 29, 2026+ Add a definition
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#1·Apr 27, 2026UK

(wine) Nero d’Avola or Sangiovese, varieties of wine grapes.

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#2·Apr 27, 2026UK

(UK) A kind of sprouting broccoli.

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"Calabrese" means: A kind of sprouting broccoli.. This is a fairly neutral word with no inherent risk attached. There is no real cause for parental concern; it is descriptive vocabulary rather than something dangerous. If your child uses it, context will usually make the meaning clear. A brief, curious question about where they heard it is generally enough to know whether to follow up.

For ESL learners

"Calabrese" means: A kind of sprouting broccoli.. Register: neutral, standard English, usable in most everyday contexts. Note the regional or dialect label (UK) — usage may sound odd outside that variety. A common non-native mistake is to use the word in the wrong register, or to assume one fixed meaning when it is actually polysemous; always check the surrounding register and the audience before producing it yourself. In formal writing, prefer a neutral synonym or a short descriptive phrase, and use this word only when you have heard or read it being used naturally in a comparable context.

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#3·Apr 27, 2026UK

(elliptically) The Calabrese horse.

Cluster: general
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