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 spinach and kale are excellent sources of magnesium, along with nuts and seeds, particularly almonds, cashews, and pumpkin seeds. Nick Blackmer, Verywell Health, 11 Apr. 2025 Serve the homemade Caesar dressing with leafy kale—the salinity of the olive brine in the dressing will also help break down the tougher fibers of kale. Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 26 Jan. 2025 Include dark, leafy green vegetables, such as kale, spinach, and romaine lettuce. Vanessa Caceres, Verywell Health, 8 Apr. 2025 Their tomatoes were salvaged using pollinating hormones that helped the flowers develop into fruits, while leafy vegetables such as kale and lettuce thrived with little intervention. Kate Okorie, Christian Science Monitor, 8 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 22 Apr. 2025.

Kids Definition

kale

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

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