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colewort

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cole·​wort | \ ˈkōl-ˌwərt How to pronounce colewort (audio) , -ˌwȯrt \

Definition of colewort

: cole especially : a cole (such as kale) that forms no head

First Known Use of colewort

14th century, in the meaning defined above

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“Colewort.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/colewort. Accessed 30 May. 2020.

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