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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Add the kale to a bowl, drizzle with one tablespoon of olive oil, and sprinkle with a pinch of salt and pepper. Ashia Aubourg, Outside Online, 4 May 2025 Roasted cauliflower with feta and dates, creamy tahini chicken salad, a clean-out-the-fridge kale number, and more. Rebecca Firkser, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 May 2025 These include: Brassicas such as cauliflower, broccoli, cabbage, and kale do not make good neighbors for pepper plants. Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 5 Apr. 2025 Health-conscious bites like Mediterranean quinoa salad, raw vegetables and hummus, citrus kale salad, and trail mix are also available for self-serve at the brasserie. Michael Goldstein, Forbes.com, 2 Apr. 2025 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 29 May. 2025.

Kids Definition

kale

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

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