brussels

brus-sels · proper noun

imported

Definitions

proper noun

  1. 1.

    The capital city of Belgium and the de facto capital of the European Union.

  2. 2.

    (by extension) The European Union's administrative bodies.

Phrases & expressions

  • Brussels sprouts — small green vegetables resembling miniature cabbages

Related words

See also: Europe, belgium

Etymology

From Dutch "Brussel," possibly meaning "home in the marsh."