ˈ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷- noun
also seventop ˈ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷
: a stout biennial herb ( Brassica septiceps ) prob. of European origin that produces numerous stems from a woody taproot bearing leaves that are used for greens or in salads — called also Italian kale