kale

noun

Synonyms of kalenext
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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The colorful, flavorful wrappers are as fun as the fillings (which range from cilantro or kimchi pork to butternut squash and shrimp to tofu, mushroom and kale), and the variety of dipping sauces (classic, ginger smash, gochujang and old godmother spicy peanut) make every bite an adventure. Jess Fleming, Twin Cities, 19 Mar. 2026 Add kale and tortellini and simmer for 3-5 minutes. Gretchen McKay, Boston Herald, 18 Mar. 2026 Cabbage is a traditional choice, but other leafy greens like spinach or kale work well, too, along with carrots, Brussels sprouts, or asparagus. Sarah Garone, Health, 16 Mar. 2026 Fill a blender two-thirds of the way up with leafy veggies like kale and spinach, and fill the other third with frozen or fresh fruit. Cory Martin, Verywell Health, 16 Mar. 2026 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 30 Mar. 2026.

Kids Definition

kale

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

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