Borecole n. A brassicaceous plant of many varieties, cultivated for its leaves, which are not formed into a compact head like the cabbage, but are loose, and are generally curled or wrinkled; kale.
... sowing of Borecole should be made, and if a supply is required in spring, it will be well to sow again in the first week ... — The Culture of Vegetables and Flowers From Seeds and Roots, 16th Edition • Sutton and Sons