cole

noun

ˈkōl 

: any of several brassicas

especially : any of various crop plants (such as broccoli, kale, brussels sprouts, cabbage, cauliflower, and kohlrabi) derived from the same wild cabbage (Brassica oleracea)

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Old English cāl, from Latin caulis stem, cabbage; akin to Greek kaulos stem, Latvian kauls

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing cole

• cole slaw

Kids Definition

cole

noun

ˈkōl 

: any of several closely related crop plants (as broccoli, kale, brussels sprouts, and cabbage) related to the mustards

Biographical Definition

Cole

biographical name

ˈkōl 

Thomas 1801–1848 American (English-born) painter