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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Lean into the seasonal abundance of kale for a vibrant bowl of good-for-you soup. Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 12 Dec. 2025 Spinach, kale, and collards are rich in antioxidant vitamins and minerals essential for anti-aging, including beta-carotene, vitamin C, folic acid, and potassium. Vogue, 12 Dec. 2025 While the idea that fat aids the absorption of fat-soluble nutrients is well established, the Missouri study provides additional detail specific to kale. Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 10 Dec. 2025 The researchers discovered that there was very little carotenoid absorbed with the raw kale, and cooking the leafy green made absorption even worse. Korin Miller, SELF, 9 Dec. 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 22 Dec. 2025.

Kids Definition

kale

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

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