cole

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cole

noun \ˈkōl\

Definition of COLE

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

Origin of COLE

Middle English, from Old English cāl, from Latin caulis stem, cabbage; akin to Greek kaulos stem, Latvian kauls
First Known Use: before 12th century

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