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cavolo nero

/ˌkɑvəloʊ ˈnɛɹoʊ/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 1.24 in modern English

Syllables
cavolo nero
IPA
/ˌkɑvəloʊ ˈnɛɹoʊ/
15
Scrabble Score
10
Letters
1
Syllables
8
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A cultivar of kale (Brassica oleracea var. acephala) with dark blue-green leaves, traditionally used in Tuscan cuisine.

Uncountable

Etymology

Borrowed from Italian cavolo nero (literally “black cabbage”).

Origin

Word Breakdown

Regional Pronunciation

  • American English: /ˌkɑvəloʊ ˈnɛɹoʊ/
  • British English: /ˌkavələʊ ˈnɛːɹəʊ/

Usage

Synonyms

black kale dinosaur kale Italian kale lacinato palm tree kale Tuscan kale

Rhymes With

aero faro bolero pinero alghero encierro sombrero iero serow

Questions

How do you pronounce cavolo nero?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˌkɑvəloʊ ˈnɛɹoʊ/.
What does cavolo nero mean?
A cultivar of kale (Brassica oleracea var. acephala) with dark blue-green leaves, traditionally used in Tuscan cuisine.
Where does cavolo nero come from?
It is traced to Italian.

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