cole
noun
ˈkōl 
: any of several brassicas
especially : any of various crop plants (such as broccoli, kale, brussels sprouts, cabbage, cauliflower, and kohlrabi) derived from the same wild cabbage (Brassica oleracea)
Word History
Etymology
Middle English, from Old English cāl, from Latin caulis stem, cabbage; akin to Greek kaulos stem, Latvian kauls
First Known Use
before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above
Biographical Definition
Cole
biographical name
ˈkōl
Thomas 1801–1848 American (English-born) painter