Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

kail

/kˈeɪl/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 2.22 in modern English

Syllables: kail
IPA: /kˈeɪl/

8

Scrabble Score

4

Letters

1

Syllables

4

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

Alternative form of kale.

Countable; Uncountable

noun

Any cabbage, greens, or vegetables.

Archaic; Countable; Uncountable

noun

A broth made with kale or other vegetables; hence, any broth; also, a dinner.

Countable; Uncountable

name

Etymology

* As a German surname, from a derivative of the adjective geil (“wilful, happy”). * Also as a German surname, Americanized from Köhl, see also Kohl, Kehl, Cail. * As an English surname, variant of Call.

Origin

Source language: German

Word Breakdown

Root: -

Usage

Inflected Forms

kails (plural)

Derived Forms

kailyard kaily

Synonyms

kale cole borecole colewort brassica oleracea acephala

Homonyms

calle cale cail

Rhymes With

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Questions

How do you pronounce kail?: The recorded pronunciation is /kˈeɪl/.
What does kail mean?: Alternative form of kale.
Where does kail come from?: It is traced to German.

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