[HPFGU-OTChatter] BritSpeak: Peeling Sprouts? Really ....Sprouts?

[Shaun Hately]

On 20 Jul 2005 at 23:37, Steve wrote:

> Because in USA-speak, it is a small newly sprouted shoot of a soybean
> or alphalfa seed. It is very small, and mostly a pale root with just a
> tiny leaf or two at the head. Because these are very small, they would
> be next to impossible to peel, although, even if you did peel them, I
> can't imagine what you would be peeling. We throw them into salads and
> eat them whole; rich in vitamins.
> 
> So... Sprouts?

Brussel Sprouts - tiny little cabbage like things.

http://www.acclaimimages.com/_gallery/_SM/0059-0502-0911-5346_SM.jpg

Generally regarded by children as hideous (though I rather liked 
them).

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