# cavolo nero

> English word · Noun · IPA /ˌkavələʊ ˈnɛːɹəʊ/

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

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

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/cavolo-nero