Is it "brussel sprouts" or "Brussels sprouts"?

[CubsFan1982]

I hate the nasty little fuckers, but we need you to settle an argument. :P

[gmoney]

1. Is WHAT "brussel sprouts" or "Brussels sprouts"?

Sorry, I just enjoy that construction...

[jpgray]

2. Sprouts brussel, like courts martial or attorneys general

:silly:

[Der Blaue Engel]

Named after Brussels,

Belgium.

Edited to add: They're surprisingly good when fresh and cooked properly. You'd be amazed.

[RevolutionaryActs]

3. I'm winning, ha ha!

:P

[Left Is Write]

5. If that means your side of the argument is for "brussel" --

then I'm afraid you're wrong.

:D

[RevolutionaryActs]

7. Thanks mom.

:P


I know the dictionary says "brussles", but if I add that 'S' it just sounds wrong to me. No one I know(I don't think so anyway) ever says "brussels sprouts". :shrug:

[Left Is Write]

4. It's Brussels sprouts.

[Bucky]

6. It's "one Brussel sprouts; two or more Brussels sprout"

Up in the Valley of the Jolly Green Giant
Lives a little turd they call the Green Sproutactual lyrics

[ima_sinnic]

8. actually, it is brussels sprouts (with a small "b")

--per the Chicago Manual of Style:

"Nouns, adjectives, and verbs derived from personal, national, or geographical names are often lowercased when used with a specialized meaning" -- and "brussels sprouts" is included in their list of examples, along with arabic numerals, arctic boots, dutch oven, french fries, and india ink.

[Left Is Write]

9. Webster's agrees with that.

It is a small b.