What does the "cole" in cole slaw mean?!
It was commonly called cold slaw in England until the 1860s when the word "cole" (meaning cabbage) was revived.
"Cole" originates from the Latin, colis, meaning "cabbage", and is the origin of the Dutch word as well.
In addition to calling it "coleslaw," U.S. Southerners may also refer to it as "slaw."
Because of this the two syllables and the establishment of "slaw" as its own word, various other kinds of "slaw" are now known, such as broccoli slaw.
Answers: The term, "cole slaw", arose in the 18th century as a partial translation from the Dutch term "koolsla", a shortening of "koolsalade", which means "cabbage salad".
It was commonly called cold slaw in England until the 1860s when the word "cole" (meaning cabbage) was revived.
"Cole" originates from the Latin, colis, meaning "cabbage", and is the origin of the Dutch word as well.
In addition to calling it "coleslaw," U.S. Southerners may also refer to it as "slaw."
Because of this the two syllables and the establishment of "slaw" as its own word, various other kinds of "slaw" are now known, such as broccoli slaw.
Cole is a curly-leafed cabbage, the original type used to make cole slaw, rather than the compact head of cabbage we have become accustomed to.
coleslaw also cole slaw
NOUN:
A salad of finely shredded raw cabbage and sometimes shredded carrots, dressed with mayonnaise or a vinaigrette.
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I don't see any Cole cabbage...
I guess it is like the dog in hot dog..
Or a misnomer for "cold" slaw and "slaw" for shredding..
just another style name that caught on >>>??
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