Swiss chard

noun

: a beet (Beta vulgaris vulgaris) having large leaves and succulent stalks often cooked as a vegetable

called also chard

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Vegetables: Beets, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, carrots, cauliflower, collards, horseradish, lettuce, mustard, onions, peas, radicchio, radishes, spinach, Swiss chard and turnips. Tom MacCubbin, Orlando Sentinel, 30 Nov. 2024 Beet seeds are unusual among vegetables since, like its close relative, Swiss chard, seeds are actually formed in multi-germ capsules or clusters. Joshua Siskin, Orange County Register, 23 Nov. 2024 For a secret sauce, top sautéed Swiss chard with a sprinkle of soy sauce and balsamic vinegar, and a small pat of unsalted butter. Claudia Alexander, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024 Dark leafy greens Think salad staples like spinach, kale, and Swiss chard. Caroline Tien, SELF, 3 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for Swiss chard 

Word History

First Known Use

1832, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Swiss chard was in 1832

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“Swiss chard.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Swiss%20chard. Accessed 24 Dec. 2024.

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Swiss chard

noun
: a beet of a variety lacking an enlarged root and having large leaves and juicy stalks often cooked as a vegetable
also : the stalks

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