Definition

A small garden where vegetables and herbs are grown, often near a home.

Example

She spent her weekends tending to her kailyard, growing fresh vegetables for her family.

Conversation

Have you ever thought about starting a kailyard?

I have! It sounds like a fun way to grow your own food.

Yeah, I want to plant some herbs in my kailyard this spring.

That’s a great idea! Fresh herbs would be so useful in cooking.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Kailyard originates from Scottish dialect, where 'kailyard' combines 'kail' (meaning cabbage) and 'yard' (meaning an enclosed area or garden). The term refers to a garden or yard where cabbages are grown, often symbolizing rural life in Scotland.

Memory Tip

Picture a garden ('yard') filled with cabbages ('kail') — that's what a kailyard is, a place where cabbages grow.

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