kale

noun

1
a
: a hardy cabbage (Brassica oleracea var. acephala) with curled often finely incised leaves that do not form a dense head
also : its leaves used as a vegetable
b
: cole
2
slang : money

Examples of kale in a Sentence

trying to scrape up the kale to buy more dope
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Leafy greens such as kale and collards pack a fiber wallop. Avery Hurt, Discover Magazine, 4 Nov. 2024 Stir in kale and zucchini; cook, stirring often, until kale is wilted, about 2 minutes. Renu Dhar, Southern Living, 1 Nov. 2024 Sides include seasoned fries, kale slaw, and mac and cheese. Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 23 Oct. 2024 But note that storing leftovers will cause the kale and zucchini to lose their snap. Renu Dhar, Southern Living, 1 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for kale 

Word History

Etymology

Scots, from Middle English (northern) cal, from Old English cāl — more at cole

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1b

Time Traveler
The first known use of kale was in the 14th century

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“Kale.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/kale. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

kale

noun
: a hardy cabbage with curly leaves that do not form a head

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