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kale

or kail

[ keyl ]

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noun

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

kale

/ ��ɪ�� /

noun

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

kale

/ ��ɪ�� /

noun

dialect.
a queue

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Word History and Origins

Origin of kale¹

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

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Word History and Origins

Origin of kale¹

Old English ��; see cole

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That way, we can send over a complimentary kale Caesar at the start of your monthly cycle!

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Swap a bland pork chop and limp kale for bold, sautéed kale topped with crispy, miso-seasoned ground pork.

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My husband and I love the pizza, and we love the kale salad, and also they do double pours of wine.

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In a potato field in Cornwall, England, volunteers sift through wooden crates, separating the good from the bruised, while others cut kale, filling sacks with leaves destined for community kitchens.

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They determined that the benefits of growing and eating fresh leafy greens such as kale outweighed any long-term cancer risk.

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