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Scotch kale

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Definition of Scotch kale

: any of various kales with light green tightly curled leaves

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First Known Use of Scotch kale

1759, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of Scotch kale was in 1759

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“Scotch kale.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Scotch%20kale. Accessed 26 Jun. 2022.

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