collard
noun/ˈkɑlərd/
Frequency rank: #17,994 most common English word
Meaning
A type of leafy green vegetable related to cabbage and kale, commonly eaten in Southern US cuisine.
Example sentence
She picked fresh collard greens from the garden to cook for dinner.
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