colewort

Noun

cole=wort

WORDNET DICTIONARY

colewort(n = noun.plant) borecole, brassica oleracea acephala, cole, kail, kale - a hardy cabbage with coarse curly leaves that do not form a head;

is a kind of crucifer, cruciferous plant

is a member of brassica, genus brassica

has particulars: collard

colewort, n. [AS. cawlwyrt; cawl cole + wyrt wort. Cf. Collards.].

A variety of cabbage in which the leaves never form a compact head. [1913 Webster]
Any white cabbage before the head has become firm. [1913 Webster]