: a cabbage (Brassica oleracea var. acephala) related to kale and having a loose head of stalked smooth leaves
also
: its leaves cooked and eaten as a vegetable
—usually used in plural
called also collard greens
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Hardy collard greens and salty ham make this breakfast favorite just right for dinner.
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Josh Miller, Southern Living, 8 Feb. 2026
For an early start in a cool climate, sow collard green seeds indoors 4 to 6 weeks before the last frost is expected in your area and transplant the seedlings outside once the risk of frost has passed.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Feb. 2026
Censori cooked Thanksgiving for their friends—two turkeys, two mac and cheeses, two collard greens.
—Anna Peele, Vanity Fair, 6 Feb. 2026
Other leafy greens, such as collards, kale, and Swiss chard, also contain potassium.
—Amy Brownstein, Verywell Health, 5 Feb. 2026
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Josh Miller, Southern Living, 8 Feb. 2026
For an early start in a cool climate, sow collard green seeds indoors 4 to 6 weeks before the last frost is expected in your area and transplant the seedlings outside once the risk of frost has passed.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Feb. 2026
Censori cooked Thanksgiving for their friends—two turkeys, two mac and cheeses, two collard greens.
—Anna Peele, Vanity Fair, 6 Feb. 2026
Other leafy greens, such as collards, kale, and Swiss chard, also contain potassium.
—Amy Brownstein, Verywell Health, 5 Feb. 2026
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“Collard.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/collard. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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collard
noun
col·lard
ˈkäl-ərd 
: a kale with smooth leaves that grow at the top of a short thick stalk
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