collard

American  

[kol-erd] / ˈkɒl ərd /

noun

1. a variety of kale, Brassica oleracea acephala, grown in the southern U.S., having a rosette of green leaves.

2. Also called collard greens.  collards. the leaves of this plant, eaten as a vegetable.

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collard British  

/ ˈkɒləd /

noun

1. a variety of the cabbage, Brassica oleracea acephala, having a crown of edible leaves See also kale 1

2. the leaves of this plant, eaten as a vegetable

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Etymology

Origin of collard

1745–55; variant of colewort, with assimilation of -wort to -ard

Example Sentences

Neat rows of collard greens and kale stretch across irrigated beds, while orchards of peach trees — the ranch’s signature fruit — appear throughout the property.

From Los Angeles Times

There’s kale, collard greens, Swiss chard, spinach and mustard greens — a medley of leafy green vegetables that are best enjoyed massaged in olive oil, slow-cooked or sautéed.

From Salon

At the meal, Martin plans to focus on putting protein and vegetables on her plate, usually turkey and collard greens, and avoid heavy, creamy dishes such as mashed potatoes.

From The Wall Street Journal

Cultivating a large garden, too, was difficult work—stooping over long rows of peas or collard greens, or keeping the rabbits or deer from eating your food.

From Literature

The screams wouldn’t have reached the Hollywood Hills, where Bill Whitten wound down after a typical Sunday cooking Southern-style collard greens and cornbread in his eclectic home filled with African and Black American minstrel art.

From Los Angeles Times