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Definition of sea kale

sea kale

Plural:sea kales
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1

A perennial coastal plant of the mustard family, native to the shores of Europe, characterized by large, fleshy, glaucous leaves and dense clusters of white flowers.

Example

"During our walk along the shingle beach in Sussex, we spotted clusters of wild sea kale growing just above the high tide line."

2

The edible, blanched shoots of the sea kale plant, historically cultivated in European kitchen gardens and eaten as a culinary delicacy similar to asparagus.

Example

"The Victorian chef prepared a seasonal dish featuring steamed sea kale dressed lightly in a rich butter sauce."

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• Nearby Words

sea daffodil
sea grape
sea holly
sea kale
sea krait
sea lamprey
sea lavender

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Sea kale. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/sea-kale
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