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Colewort

Cole′wortˊ

,
Noun.
[AS.
cawlwyrt
;
cawl
cole +
wyrt
wort. Cf.
Collards
.]
1.
A variety of cabbage in which the leaves never form a compact head.
2.
Any white cabbage before the head has become firm.

Definition 2024


colewort

colewort

English

Noun

colewort (usually uncountable, plural coleworts)

  1. A plant of the genus Brassica; now specifically, a Brassica plant without a head used for food, such as kale.

Synonyms

  • (headless Brassica): cole

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