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coles

n. countable
C2 Proficiency US //ˈkoʊɫz// UK //kˈəʊlz// coles

n. a type of plant that belongs to the cabbage family. You usually see this word used in biology or farming to talk about crops like rapeseed or kale.

n. any of various plants belonging to the genus Brassica, particularly those cultivated for their edible leaves or oil-producing seeds. Often used as a collective term in agricultural or botanical contexts.


SIMPLE

Farmers in this region grow various coles for oil production.

CONTEXTUAL

The agricultural report detailed the impact of the recent frost on the local production of coles and other hardy vegetables.

COMPLEX

While modern supermarkets categorize them individually, traditional gardening manuals often grouped these diverse vegetables under the general heading of coles due to their shared botanical ancestry.

Synonyms
Usage

Often appears in the plural when referring to different varieties within the cabbage family.

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