kale

or kail

[ keyl ]

noun

1. Also called borecole. a cabbagelike cultivated plant, Brassica oleracea acephala, of the mustard family, having curled or wrinkled leaves: used as a vegetable.
2. Scot. cabbage.
3. Slang. money.

kale

¹

/ keɪl /

noun

1. dialect.
   a queue

kale

²

/ keɪl /

noun

1. a cultivated variety of cabbage, Brassica oleracea acephala, with crinkled leaves: used as a potherb See also collard
2. a cabbage
3. slang.
   money

Word History and Origins

Origin of kale¹

1250–1300; Middle English cale, northern variant of cole

Word History and Origins

Origin of kale¹

Old English cāl; see cole

Example Sentences

As her oldest son goes through “picky stages, I like that he is still getting some kale and beets,” she said.

From Los Angeles Times

Also, my pal, Liza Colón-Zayas — ¡baya! — she won for “The Bear,” the charming story of white people who are obsessed with Michelin stars and making kale taste good.

From Los Angeles Times

The sauce is like a sort of pesto made with kale and it's a bright green color.

From Salon

To wash leafy green vegetables – such as lettuce, broccoli, cauliflower, kale or cabbage – separate into leaves or florets and individually rinse under the tap, rubbing with your hands for up to a minute.

From Salon

Start the day with a coconut kale smoothie I love sleeping in.

From Los Angeles Times