cole

¹

[ kohl ]

noun

1. any of various plants of the genus Brassica, of the mustard family, especially kale and rapeseed.

Cole

²

[ kohl ]

noun

1. Nat “King” Nathaniel Adams Coles, 1919?–65, U.S. singer and jazz pianist.
2. Thomas, 1801–48, U.S. painter, born in England: a founder of the Hudson River School of landscape painting.
3. Timothy, 1852–1931, U.S. wood engraver, born in England.
4. a male given name.

cole

¹

/ kəʊl /

noun

1. any of various plants of the genus Brassica, such as the cabbage and rape Also calledcolewort

Cole

²

/ kəʊl /

noun

1. ColeNat `King'19171965MUSMUSIC: popular singerMUSIC: jazz pianist Nat `King' , real name Nathaniel Adams Cole. 1917–65, US popular singer and jazz pianist

Word History and Origins

Origin of cole¹

First recorded before 1000; Middle English col(e), Old English cāl, cāw(e)l; akin to German Kohl “cabbage”; from Latin caulis “stalk, cabbage”; cognate with Greek kaulós “stalk”; kohlrabi

Word History and Origins

Origin of cole¹

Old English cāl, from Latin caulis plant stalk, cabbage

Example Sentences

The eatery boasts a Maple Smokehouse Tomahawk Pork Chop and Ham & Beans with cole slaw — verbatim from the menu.

From Washington Times

One of my favorite dishes on Earth is an iconic diner stalwart meal: a hot, open-faced turkey sandwich, complete with white bread, French fries, heaping amounts of gravy and cole slaw.

From Salon

Unfortunately, this moth is a big fan of the "cole crops," which includes broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower, Brussels sprouts and kale.

From Salon

Some chow down right there — fish and shrimp, fries and cole slaw and mac and cheese, sometimes pierogies or a local noodle-and-cabbage delicacy called haluski.

From Seattle Times

“How am I supposed to work now knowing I’m going to see J. cole and Drake perform ‘In the Morning’ live,” tweeted @killa_ASH.

From Los Angeles Times