Borecoles

/ˈbɔːrɪkəʊlz/ noun

Definition

Plural of borecole; multiple plants of the borecole variety or multiple servings/preparations of this leafy vegetable.

Etymology

Plural form of 'borecole' formed by adding the standard English '-s' suffix to the Dutch-origin noun.

Kelly Says

When you see 'borecoles' in old English garden records, you're looking at the exact same plant that sustained medieval peasants—a living thread connecting your dinner plate to subsistence farming centuries ago.

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