cole
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Definition
- Noun:
- A type of hardy cabbage plant characterized by coarse, curly leaves that do not form a tight, round head. It is cultivated as a vegetable.
Usage and Examples
- Noun:
- The farmer grew a row of cole in the winter garden because it is very hardy.
- Cole, such as kale and collard greens, is known for its nutritional value.
- The recipe called for the coarse leaves of cole to be chopped and added to the soup.
Advanced Usage
- The term "cole" is often used in a botanical or agricultural context to refer to plants within the species , which includes many common vegetables. In everyday cooking, more specific names like kale, collard greens, or borecole are typically used instead of the general term "cole."
Variants and Related Words
- Colewort (n): An older or more general term for plants of the cabbage family, especially those without a developed head.
- Borecole (n): Another name for kale, a specific type of cole.
- Kale (n): A common type of cole with curly leaves.
- Collard Greens (n): A type of cole with broad, smooth leaves.
Synonyms
- Kale
- Collard greens
- Leaf cabbage
- Borecole
Related Phrases and Compounds
- Cole crops: A category of vegetables in the cabbage family (), including cabbage, broccoli, cauliflower, kale, and Brussels sprouts.
- Farmers rotate their cole crops to maintain soil health.
Noun
- coarse curly-leafed cabbage
- a hardy cabbage with coarse curly leaves that do not form a head