noun
Uncommon
kale
kayl
Kale (noun) means a leafy green vegetable related to cabbage, with curly or ruffled leaves that don't form a tight head. Example: “She tossed some kale into her morning smoothie.”
noun
1
A leafy green vegetable related to cabbage, with curly or ruffled leaves that don't form a tight head.
"She tossed some kale into her morning smoothie."
"Roasted kale chips have become a popular healthy snack."
2
Money (informal slang).
"He's been grinding all year trying to stack some kale."
How to use kale
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishUsually the leafy green vegetable; occasionally slang for money.
When to use it
The "money" sense is informal slang, not used in formal writing.
Common pairings
kale salad
a bunch of kale
stack some kale
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Etymology
From Old English cāl, ultimately from Latin caulis ("stalk, cabbage") — the same root that gives us "cauliflower" and "cole" (as in coleslaw).
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What does “kale” mean?
The word “kale” means a leafy green vegetable related to cabbage, with curly or ruffled leaves that don't form a tight head. In plain terms, usually the leafy green vegetable; occasionally slang for money.
How do you pronounce “kale”?
“Kale” is pronounced kayl (/keɪl/ in IPA).
How do you use “kale” in a sentence?
Here is “kale” used in a sentence: “She tossed some kale into her morning smoothie.”
What part of speech is “kale”?
“Kale” is a noun.
Where does the word “kale” come from?
The word “kale” comes from Latin. From Old English cāl, ultimately from Latin caulis ("stalk, cabbage") — the same root that gives us "cauliflower" and "cole" (as in coleslaw).
Is “kale” a common word?
“Kale” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “kale” have?
“Kale” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a leafy green vegetable related to cabbage, with curly or ruffled leaves that don't form a tight head.
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