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Meaning of COLEWORT

Pronunciation:  'kowl`wurt

WordNet Dictionary
 
 Definition: [n]  a hardy cabbage with coarse curly leaves that do not form a head
 
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 Synonyms: borecole, Brassica oleracea acephala, cole, kail, kale
 
 See Also: Brassica, collard, crucifer, cruciferous plant, genus Brassica

 

 

Webster's 1913 Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
\Cole"wort`\, n. [AS. cawlwyrt; cawl cole + wyrt wort.
Cf. {Collards}.]
1. A variety of cabbage in which the leaves never form a
   compact head.
2. Any white cabbage before the head has become firm.
 

 

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