kale

noun

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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Colorful containers filled with frilly ornamental kale and fall flowers accent the pathway to the door and provide a warm welcome. Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Sep. 2025 Be sure to allow salad to sit at room temperature before serving, 10 minutes if made with Tuscan kale, 30 minutes if made with curly edge kale. Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 15 Sep. 2025 The menu runs the gamut from sheet tray nachos and Carolina braised pork sandwiches to kale salads and homemade biscuits. Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 12 Sep. 2025 Swap in kale, endive or escarole. Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 11 Sep. 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 23 Sep. 2025.

Kids Definition

kale

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

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