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Use natural seasonal elements—like kale, mini pumpkins, and flowers—to create a show-stopping centerpiece.—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Nov. 2025 Red wine provides them as well, as does kale, tomatoes, and peaches.—New Atlas, 29 Oct. 2025 Nomio as a Lactate Fighter The active ingredient in Nomio is isothiocyanates, or ITCs, which are found in cruciferous vegetables such as broccoli, kale, and cabbage.—Alex Hutchinson, Outside, 29 Oct. 2025 Super simple but fancy enough for company, this cozy kale salad gets a flavor boost from roasted butternut squash, gorgonzola, and sweet pears.—Josh Miller, Southern Living, 29 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for kale
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Etymology
Scots, from Middle English (northern) cal, from Old English cāl — more at cole
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