kale

/keɪl/

Definitions

1. noun

a type of leafy green vegetable, either curly-leafed or lacinato (also known as dinosaur kale)

“The salad included a mix of kale, cherry tomatoes, and avocado.”

2. verb

to make something dull or less vivid, often referring to a visual effect

“The bright colors in the painting were gradually kaled as the artist applied a layer of varnish.”

3. verb

to become dull or less vivid

“The sunset started to kale as the clouds covered it.”

Synonyms

  • bok choy
  • collard
  • spinach

Antonyms

  • brighten
  • vitalize