: a cabbage (Brassica oleracea var. acephala) related to kale and having a loose head of stalked smooth leaves
also
: its leaves cooked and eaten as a vegetable
—usually used in plural
called also collard greens
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Create a sturdy base of ham, collards, onion, and cheese topped with a baking mix, milk, and eggs combination.
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Nellah Bailey McGough, Southern Living, 20 Feb. 2026
The sides, such as green chile corn pudding, creamy mac and cheese, collards, and cowboy pinto beans, are as much a draw as the meats, while desserts like banana pudding and chocolate dirt pie provide a suitably indulgent finish.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 16 Feb. 2026
Known, of course, for its chicken and waffles, plus sides of macaroni and cheese and collard greens, Kuzzo’s (pronounced cuz-oh) has been a mainstay for 11 years.
—Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 10 Feb. 2026
For an early start in a cool climate, sow collard green seeds indoors 4 to 6 weeks before the last frost is expected in your area and transplant the seedlings outside once the risk of frost has passed.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Feb. 2026
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Nellah Bailey McGough, Southern Living, 20 Feb. 2026
The sides, such as green chile corn pudding, creamy mac and cheese, collards, and cowboy pinto beans, are as much a draw as the meats, while desserts like banana pudding and chocolate dirt pie provide a suitably indulgent finish.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 16 Feb. 2026
Known, of course, for its chicken and waffles, plus sides of macaroni and cheese and collard greens, Kuzzo’s (pronounced cuz-oh) has been a mainstay for 11 years.
—Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 10 Feb. 2026
For an early start in a cool climate, sow collard green seeds indoors 4 to 6 weeks before the last frost is expected in your area and transplant the seedlings outside once the risk of frost has passed.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Feb. 2026
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“Collard.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/collard. Accessed 24 Feb. 2026.
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collard
noun
col·lard
ˈkäl-ərd 
: a kale with smooth leaves that grow at the top of a short thick stalk
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