leaf beet
Definition
Noun 1. A variety of beet (Beta vulgaris) cultivated for its edible leaves and stalks rather than its root. It is characterized by long, succulent, whitish stalks and large, dark green leaves. It is also known as Swiss chard.
Usage and Examples
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Advanced Usage
- Culinary Context: In culinary terminology, "leaf beet" specifically refers to the vegetable used for its greens, distinguishing it from other beet varieties grown primarily for their roots (e.g., sugar beet, garden beet).
- Botanical Context: In botanical classification, "leaf beet" denotes a cultivar group ( subsp. , Cicla Group) within the species .
Variants and Related Words
- Swiss chard: The most common synonym for leaf beet.
- Chard: A common shortened form of "Swiss chard."
- Spinach beet / perpetual spinach: Names for varieties of leaf beet with narrower stems and a growth habit more similar to spinach.
- Beet greens: This term can refer to the leaves of any beet plant, including leaf beet, but often specifically denotes the tops of root beets.
Synonyms
- Swiss chard
- Chard
- Spinach beet (for specific varieties)
Notes on Different Meanings
- The term "leaf beet" is precise and unambiguous. It refers only to the vegetable described and is not used idiomatically or in phrasal verbs. Its primary meaning is culinary-botanical.
Noun
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long succulent whitish stalks with large green leaves
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beet lacking swollen root; grown as a vegetable for its edible leaves and stalks
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