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Definition of kale

kale

/keɪl/
kale
Plural:kales
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kale Lexical Profile

kale Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A hardy, leafy green or purple vegetable belonging to the cabbage family (Brassica oleracea), characterized by its prominent, non-heading, and often crinkled leaves.

Example

"We tossed the chopped kale with olive oil, salt, and garlic before roasting it in the oven to make crispy vegetable chips."

2

American An informal slang term for money, particularly paper currency.

Example

"He was hoping to make some serious kale from his new real estate venture."

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• Rhymes for kale

• Nearby Words

kalambo
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Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from Northern Middle English 'cale' and Old English 'cawel' or 'cāl', which ultimately trace back to the Latin 'caulis', meaning 'stem' or 'cabbage'.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Kale. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 13, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/kale
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