kale
n. uncountable B1 Intermediate US //ˈkeɪɫ// UK //kˈeɪl// kale
n. a type of dark green vegetable with curly leaves that is very healthy to eat.
n. a variety of cabbage with green or purple crinkled leaves that do not form a central head.
I like to put fresh kale in my morning smoothie.
The chef massaged the kale with olive oil and lemon juice to make the leaves softer for the salad.
While once primarily used as a decorative garnish for buffet tables, kale has seen a massive surge in popularity as a nutrient-dense superfood in modern western diets.
From Ancient Greek Καλή (Kalḗ, literally “beauty”), see καλός (kalós, “beautiful”).
Usage
Uncountable when referring to the vegetable as food; countable when referring to specific botanical varieties.