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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
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Word History
First Known Use
1832, in the meaning defined above
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“Swiss chard.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Swiss%20chard. Accessed 24 Dec. 2024.
Kids Definition
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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