collards
UK[ˈkɒlədz]US[ˈkɑːlərdz]
n
a type of cabbage with large, dark green leaves that do not form a compact head.
Etymology
the word 'collards' is a variant of 'colewort', which itself derives from middle english 'cole', meaning 'cabbage', and 'wort', an old english term for 'plant' or 'herb'. 'cole' traces back to the latin 'caulis', meaning 'stem' or 'stalk', which is also the source of the word 'cauliflower'. the term 'collards' entered american english specifically to refer to the non-heading variety of cabbage, likely through southern u.s. dialects, where it became a staple of regional cuisine.
Analysis
the word 'collards' is a simplex form. it is a loanword with no separable morphemes in modern english.
Examples
a traditional southern meal often includes collards cooked with smoked ham hocks.
she grows a row of collards in her vegetable garden every summer.
the nutrients in dark leafy greens like collards are essential for a healthy diet.