English Explanatory Dictionary

cavolo nero

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A cultivar of kale (Brassica oleracea var. acephala) with dark blue-green leaves, traditionally used in Tuscan cuisine.

Pronunciation

/ˌkavələʊ ˈnɛːɹəʊ/ /ˌkɑvəloʊ ˈnɛɹoʊ/

Word forms

cavolo nero

Etymology

Borrowed from Italian cavolo nero (literally “black cabbage”).

Synonyms

black kale dinosaur kale Italian kale lacinato palm tree kale Tuscan kale
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