kail

kail
Kale Kale, n. [Scot. kale, kail, cale, colewort, Gael. cael; akin to Ir. cal, W. cawl, Armor. kaol. See {Cole}.] [1913 Webster] 1. (Bot.) A variety of cabbage in which the leaves do not form a head, being nearly the original or wild form of the species. [Written also {kail}, and {cale}.] [1913 Webster]

2. See {Kail}, 2. [1913 Webster]

{Sea kale} (Bot.), a European cruciferous herb ({Crambe maritima}), often used as a pot herb; sea cabbage. [1913 Webster]


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  • Kail — Kail, n. 1. (Bot.) A kind of headless cabbage. Same as {Kale}, 1. [1913 Webster] 2. Any cabbage, greens, or vegetables. [OE. or Scot.] [1913 Webster] 3. A broth made with kail or other vegetables; hence, any broth; also, a dinner. [Scot.] [1913… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

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  • kail — var. of KALE. * * * noun 1. a hardy cabbage with coarse curly leaves that do not form a head • Syn: ↑kale, ↑cole, ↑borecole, ↑colewort, ↑Brassica oleracea acephala • Hypernyms: ↑crucifer, ↑cru …   Useful english dictionary

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