collard

Thân thiện

A farmer harvests fresh collard greens from the garden.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A type of leafy green vegetable, specifically a variety of kale (Brassica oleracea), characterized by its large, smooth, dark green leaves that do not form a tight head like cabbage. It is known for its mild, slightly bitter flavor and is commonly cooked.

Usage

• Collard is primarily used as a noun to refer to the plant or its leaves as food.
• It is often used in the plural form collards when referring to the leaves as a food item or dish.
• It is typically modified by the word "greens" (e.g., collard greens).

Examples

• Noun:
  • She planted collard in her vegetable garden next to the spinach.
  • For dinner, we're having smoked turkey with a side of collards.
  • Wash the collard greens thoroughly before cooking them.

Advanced Usage

• "Collard greens": This is the standard culinary term for the prepared vegetable. It often implies the leaves are cooked, traditionally for a long time with seasonings like smoked meat, onions, vinegar, or pepper.
  • Slow-cooked collard greens are a staple in Southern U.S. cuisine.

Variants and Related Words

• Collards (n., plural): The most common form when referring to the food.
  • I bought a bunch of fresh collards at the market.
• Collard greens (n., plural): The full, standard term for the food ingredient.
  • The recipe calls for two pounds of collard greens.

Synonyms

• Collard greens: The direct synonym in culinary contexts.
• Borekale: A less common name for certain types of kale, sometimes used interchangeably.
• Leaf cabbage: A descriptive term highlighting its relation to the cabbage family.

Related Phrases

• (To) cook/prepare collards: The standard phrase for making this dish.
  • My grandmother taught me how to cook collards properly.
• A pot of collards: Refers to a typical large quantity prepared for a meal.
  • He made a big pot of collards for the family reunion.

Học thuật

Noun

1. variety of kale having smooth leaves