: a cabbage (Brassica oleracea var. acephala) related to kale and having a loose head of stalked smooth leaves
also
: its leaves cooked and eaten as a vegetable
—usually used in plural
called also collard greens
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Top foods: Kale, collard greens, broccoli, Brussels sprouts. B Vitamins (B1–B12)
Support energy, brain function and red blood cell production.
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Allison Palmer, Miami Herald, 14 Apr. 2025
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What to order: Boujee Soul Food’s Collard Green & Lobster Wontons ($15) includes lobster tail meat, savory collard greens, spices and cheese; fried in a crispy wonton.
—Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 11 Apr. 2025
On a drizzly fall day, Sarah Reynolds Green gathers a mess of collards, hugging the bouquet with both arms.
—Cynthia R. Greenlee, Bon Appétit, 28 Feb. 2025
That means food like crispy Southern fried chicken, smothered pork chops, baked mac and cheese, buttery cornbread, savory collard greens, sweet potato pie and more, the Facebook post said.
—R. Christian Smith, Chicago Tribune, 4 Apr. 2025
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Allison Palmer, Miami Herald, 14 Apr. 2025
Here are 15 of our favorites: Boujee Soul Food
Location: Mobile
What to order: Boujee Soul Food’s Collard Green & Lobster Wontons ($15) includes lobster tail meat, savory collard greens, spices and cheese; fried in a crispy wonton.
—Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 11 Apr. 2025
On a drizzly fall day, Sarah Reynolds Green gathers a mess of collards, hugging the bouquet with both arms.
—Cynthia R. Greenlee, Bon Appétit, 28 Feb. 2025
That means food like crispy Southern fried chicken, smothered pork chops, baked mac and cheese, buttery cornbread, savory collard greens, sweet potato pie and more, the Facebook post said.
—R. Christian Smith, Chicago Tribune, 4 Apr. 2025
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“Collard.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/collard. Accessed 20 Apr. 2025.
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collard
noun
col·lard
ˈkäl-ərd 
: a kale with smooth leaves that grow at the top of a short thick stalk
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