colewort

[ kohl-wurt, -wawrt ]

/ ˈkoʊlˌwɜrt, -ˌwɔrt /

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noun

cole.

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Origin of colewort

Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400; see origin at cole, wort²

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They appear to have been great consumers of honey; and amongst their vegetables, beans and colewort are frequently mentioned.
History of the Anglo-Saxons|Thomas Miller
Kail, colewort; broth is commonly termed kail; but, properly speaking, it is not kail until the second day.
The Proverbs of Scotland|Alexander Hislop
The Colewort, strictly speaking, is a plant distinct from the other varieties of Cabbage.
The Field and Garden Vegetables of America|Fearing Burr
Colewort or sea-kale; a plant in its wild state peculiar to the sea-coast.
The Sailor's Word-Book|William Henry Smyth

Peas may still be sown, and French beans also, as may cabbage and colewort seed.
Every Boy's Book: A Complete Encyclopdia of Sports and Amusements|Various

British Dictionary definitions for colewort

colewort

/ (ˈkəʊlˌwɜːt) /

noun

another name for cole

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colewort

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colewort

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