Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

cole

Noun
/koʊl/
Definition
A type of plant in the cabbage family, often used in cooking and as a vegetable.
Examples
  • Cole crops like broccoli and kale are very nutritious.
  • Farmers often grow cole vegetables during the cooler months.
  • She made a delicious cole slaw salad with cabbage and carrots.
Meaning
Cole generally refers to various cruciferous vegetables that are edible, particularly those that are cultivated for their leafy greens or edible flowering tops.
Synonyms
  • Cabbage
  • Kale
  • Broccoli
  • Brussels sprouts