cavolo nero

/ ˈkɑːvəˌləʊ ˈnɛrəʊ /

noun

1. an Italian variety of cabbage with dark green leaves

Word History and Origins

Origin of cavolo nero¹

from Italian, black cabbage

Example Sentences

Cavolo nero, or Tuscan kale, generally doesn’t grow south of Rome.

From Washington Post

Like all kale, it’s said to turn sweet right after a frost, when it’s picked and then blanched, braised or turned into thick soups like ribollita and farinata di cavolo nero, a porridge-like dish with polenta and Tuscan kale.

From Washington Post

But we’re after pesto di cavolo nero.

From Washington Post

It’s an old Tuscan recipe, said to be popular when the season’s fresh olive oil, pungent and green, makes an especially good marriage with the hardy leaves of cavolo nero.

From Washington Post

The gratin, the pinnacle of cheesy baked dinner deliciousness, gets its due here with a Belgian endive version, an "ultimate" potato version and a rustic cavolo nero version that has entirely stolen my heart.

From Salon