Meaning
A Mediterranean variety of kale, Brassica oleracea var. acephala.
Etymology
Origin: Middle English
Syncopic form of colewort (“cabbage, cabbage greens”), from Middle English colewort, coolwort, coulwort (“colewort”).
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
borekalecollard greensspring greens
NYT Puzzle Appearances
Accepted in 3 recorded puzzles: