The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word COLLARD
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The straight part
We know that "Cabbage" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case cabbage = collard.The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does COLLARD mean?
COLLARD noun- A Mediterranean variety of kale, Brassica oleracea var. acephala.