kale

noun

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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Or plan to use fresh kale in a soup one night, and in a blender pasta sauce later in the week. Karla Walsh, CNN Money, 27 June 2025 Leafy green vegetables such as spinach, arugula, and kale are chock-full of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. Alessandra Signorelli, Vogue, 23 June 2025 What Not To Plant With Cabbage Cabbage white moths and other cabbage pests will attack all members of the cruciferous vegetable family, including broccoli, cauliflower, and kale. Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 15 June 2025 Additionally, adding leafy greens like spinach or kale introduces minerals like iron and calcium. Matt Rozo, Mercury News, 28 May 2025 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 5 Jul. 2025.

Kids Definition

kale

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

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