collard

noun

col·​lard ˈkä-lərd How to pronounce collard (audio)
plural collards
: a cabbage (Brassica oleracea var. acephala) related to kale and having a loose head of stalked smooth leaves
also : its leaves cooked and eaten as a vegetable
—usually plural

called also collard greens

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Cooked collard greens were held at improper hot holding temperatures. — Sacbee.com, 4 Sep. 2026 Kale and Other Leafy Greens Kale, collard greens, and other dark leafy greens deliver plenty of fiber without a large amount of carbohydrates. — Kathleen Ferraro, Verywell Health, 1 Sep. 2026 Other dark leafy greens, such as Swiss chard and collard greens, are good sources, too. — Jo Ann Liguori, Flow Space, 31 Aug. 2026 Nana’s Marinated Pea Salad Southern grandmas know that a spoonful of marinated peas on top of collard greens makes for a delicious bite! — Brennan Long, Southern Living, 31 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for collard

Word History

Etymology

alteration of colewort

First Known Use

1795, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of collard was in 1795

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“Collard.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/collard. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

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collard

noun
col·​lard ˈkäl-ərd How to pronounce collard (audio)
: a kale with smooth leaves that grow at the top of a short thick stalk

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