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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Along with niacinamide, this gel cleanser also contains kale and green tea extracts, both of which are rich in tone-evening antioxidants (hi, vitamin C). Lauren Dana Ellman, Allure, 15 Feb. 2025 Add sauteed bell peppers, kale, and onions.7 Then garnish with fresh cilantro and a 1-ounce dollop of labneh to bump the protein total to 24 grams.25 14. Lauren O'Connor, Ms, Health, 18 Mar. 2025 Earthy kale presents a great contrast to the sweetness from carrots and creaminess from goat cheese. Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 10 Mar. 2025 Add the veggie side dish to your main by adding sliced mushrooms, chopped fresh spinach or kale, or leftover roasted vegetables. Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Mar. 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 28 Mar. 2025.

Kids Definition

kale

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

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