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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This recipe vibrant and satisfying recipe is packed with loads of veggies, from kale and parsnip to celery and carrots. Nellah Bailey McGough, Southern Living, 8 Jan. 2026 Chicago chef Sarah Russo uses roasted plantain to add a delicious and unexpected starchy sweetness to this salad, which also gets plenty of flavor, nutrition, and texture from ingredients like carrots, bell pepper, black beans, and kale. Ginger Crichton, Midwest Living, 8 Jan. 2026 Use your hands to rub and squeeze the kale for 30 to 60 seconds to soften it. Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Jan. 2026 There are hardy kale varieties (Brassica oleracea var. Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 7 Jan. 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 12 Jan. 2026.

Kids Definition

kale

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

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