Kale
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /keɪl/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Kale is a noun meaning An edible plant, similar to cabbage, with curled leaves that do not form a dense head (Brassica oleracea var. acephala).
Meaning
An edible plant, similar to cabbage, with curled leaves that do not form a dense head (Brassica oleracea var. acephala).
More Meanings
- Any of several cabbage-like food plants that are kinds of Brassica oleracea.
- (cooking) Broth containing kale as a chief ingredient.
- (dated, slang) Money.
Example Sentences
I’ll bet he takes nine-tenths of his kale from women and children, and he’s an honored citizen.
Word Forms
- kales
Synonyms for kale
Depending on context, synonyms include borecole, loot, lucre, pelf, gelt, dough.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include borecole, colewort, cabbage, bread, dough, loot.
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