cole

noun

ˈkōl How to pronounce cole (audio)
: any of several brassicas
especially : any of various crop plants (such as broccoli, kale, brussels sprouts, cabbage, cauliflower, and kohlrabi) derived from the same wild cabbage (Brassica oleracea)

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Old English cāl, from Latin caulis stem, cabbage; akin to Greek kaulos stem, Latvian kauls

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of cole was before the 12th century

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“Cole.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cole. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.

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Kids Definition

cole

noun
ˈkōl How to pronounce cole (audio)
: any of several closely related crop plants (as broccoli, kale, brussels sprouts, and cabbage) related to the mustards

Biographical Definition

Cole

biographical name

ˈkōl How to pronounce Cole (audio)
Thomas 1801–1848 American (English-born) painter
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