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The capital of Belgium
{i} capital of Belgium
the capital city of Belgium in the centre of the country, from which the business of the European Union and NATO is run. French Bruxelles Flemish Brussel City (pop., 2000 est.: 133,900), capital of Belgium. Part of the Brussels Capital Region (pop., 2000 est.: 959,300), one of the three regions into which Belgium is divided, it lies on the Senne River, a tributary of the Schelde. The village began on an island in the Senne and ultimately became a holding of the dukes of Brabant. In 1530 it became the capital of the Netherlands, which was then under Habsburg control. Part of the Kingdom of the Netherlands from 1815, it became a centre of Belgian rebellion in 1830 and then the capital of Belgium. An important industrial and commercial city, it is the headquarters of both NATO and the European Union
the capital and largest city of Belgium; seat of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization
A city of Belgium, giving its name to a kind of carpet, a kind of lace, etc
Brussels Capital Region
The region of Belgium consisting of the capital, Brussels and its suburbs
Brussels sprout
The green vegetable Brassica oleracea gemmifera, a cabbage native to Belgium

Brussels sprouts reach a length of 4 centimeters and resemble clusters of miniature cabbages.

Brussels sprouts
plural form of Brussels sprout
Brussels Treaty
(1948) Agreement signed by Britain, France, Belgium, the Netherlands, and Luxembourg, creating a collective-defense alliance. It led to the formation of NATO and the Western European Union. A goal of the treaty was to show that Western European states could cooperate, thus encouraging the U.S. to play a role in the security of Western Europe
Brussels Treaty
military treaty signed by the countries of western Europe in 1948
Brussels carpet
A machine-made carpet consisting of small, colored woolen loops that form a heavy, patterned pile
Brussels lace
Net lace with an appliqué design, formerly made by hand but now usually made by machine
Brussels lace
Net lace with an appliqué design, formerly made by hand but now usually made by machine
Brussels lace
variety of lace which is manufactured in Brussels
Brussels sprouts
plant that bears small cabbage-like heads on an erect stem (eaten as a vegetable)
brussels carpet
a carpet with a strong linen warp and a heavy pile of colored woolen yarns drawn up in uncut loops to form a pattern
brussels lace
fine lace with a raised or applique design
brussels sprout
small cabbage-like heads or buds growing along a stalk plant grown for its stout stalks of edible small green heads resembling diminutive cabbages
brussels sprout
small cabbage-like heads or buds growing along a stalk
brussels sprout
plant grown for its stout stalks of edible small green heads resembling diminutive cabbages
brussels sprout
Brussels sprouts are vegetables that look like tiny cabbages. = sprout. Small cabbage-related plant (Brassica oleracea, Gemmifera group). A member of the mustard family, Brussels sprouts are widely grown in Europe and the U.S. In early stages of growth, the plant closely resembles the common cabbage, but the main stem grows to a height of 2-3 ft (60-90 cm) and the axillary buds along the stem develop into small heads (sprouts) similar to heads of cabbage but measuring only 1-1.6 in. (25-40 mm) in diameter. The plant requires a mild, cool climate and is harmed by hot weather. Highly nutritious, Brussels sprouts are a particularly good source of vitamins A and C
brussels sprouts
Brussels sprouts look like miniature cabbages, and that's what they are Many rows of sprouts grow on a single long stalk They range from 1 to 1 1/2 inches in diameter; the smaller sprouts are more tender Like cabbage, they must not be overcooked, or they become soggy and strong-flavored Reject sprouts with yellow leaves, loose leaves, or those that are soft or not tightly packed Generally, Brussels sprouts are a winter vegetable, found from September or October on
brussels sprouts
small cabbage-like heads or buds growing along a stalk
brussels sprouts
a leafy geen vegetable that looks like a very small cabbage
brussels sprouts
This vegetable is a member of the cabbage family and, in fact, looks like miniature heads of cabbage The smaller spouts are more tender Storing Brussels sprouts too long will produce a strong flavor
brussels sprouts
"Rosenkål"
Brussels sprouts
sprouts
bruxelles
the capital and largest city of Belgium; seat of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization
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