Meaning
An edible plant, similar to cabbage, with curled leaves that do not form a dense head (Brassica oleracea var. acephala)
Etymology
Origin: Old English
From Northern Middle English cale, cal (Southern col), from Old English cāl, cāul, cāwel, from Latin caulis. Compare Icelandic kál (“cabbage”), German Kohl (“cabbage”). Doublet of caulis, cole, and gobi.
Synonyms & Antonyms
NYT Puzzle Appearances
Accepted in 13 recorded puzzles:
- 2026-05-26EAKCBIL
- 2026-04-03KALEDFN
- 2026-03-03ABCEKLO
- 2025-11-14KANOBLE
- 2025-02-19AOCLEDK
- 2024-10-13KTALOFE
- 2024-07-23AEIKLTV
- 2023-12-20EOALCBK
- 2023-12-05EALJCKP
- 2023-11-18EABCKLP
- 2023-11-10KACDEHL
- 2023-03-30KAICBEL
+1 earlier appearances in the archive.