cole

noun

: any of several brassicas
especially : any of various crop plants (such as broccoli, kale, brussels sprouts, cabbage, cauliflower, and kohlrabi) derived from the same wild cabbage (Brassica oleracea)

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Old English cāl, from Latin caulis stem, cabbage; akin to Greek kaulos stem, Latvian kauls

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of cole was before the 12th century

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Cite this Entry

“Cole.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cole. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

cole

noun
: any of several closely related crop plants (as broccoli, kale, brussels sprouts, and cabbage) related to the mustards

Biographical Definition

Cole

biographical name

Thomas 1801–1848 American (English-born) painter
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