collard
Americannoun
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a variety of kale, Brassica oleracea acephala, grown in the southern U.S., having a rosette of green leaves.
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Also called collard greens. collards. the leaves of this plant, eaten as a vegetable.
noun
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a variety of the cabbage, Brassica oleracea acephala, having a crown of edible leaves See also kale 1
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the leaves of this plant, eaten as a vegetable
Etymology
Origin of collard
1745–55; variant of colewort, with assimilation of -wort to -ard
Vocabulary lists containing collard
Example Sentences
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The exhibit runs through Aug. 10 and was put together by curators Georgette Collard and Jim Washburn.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2025
“This is not unprecedented, and we believe it is intended to allow time for the new administration to position its leadership,” Collard wrote.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 25, 2025
Richard Collard, associate head of policy and public affairs at the NSPCC, which runs Childline, says grooming can have "long-lasting effects" on children.
From BBC • Nov. 4, 2024
Bensons chief executive Nick Collard said increasing the number of its stores was a priority for the furniture retailer.
From BBC • Aug. 7, 2024
Other members were added to the firm, including Collard and Davis, and the firm was ultimately taken over by Messrs Collard alone.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 6, Slice 4 "Cincinnatus" to "Cleruchy" by Various
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