Definition

1. Noun:
   • Orache: A type of leafy green plant, often used as a vegetable or herb. It is known for its arrow-shaped leaves and can have a mild, spinach-like flavor. It is sometimes foraged or cultivated for culinary use.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Rau lê thường được dùng trong các món súp. (Orache is often used in soups.)
  • Bà tôi hái rau lê mọc hoang trong vườn. (My grandmother picks wild orache growing in the garden.)
  • Hương vị của rau lê hơi giống rau chân vịt. (The flavor of orache is somewhat similar to spinach.)

Advanced Usage

• "rau lê đỏ": red orache.
  • Rau lê đỏ có thể dùng để trang trí món ăn. (Red orache can be used to garnish dishes.)

Variants and Related Words

• Rau muối (n): saltbush; a related plant often found in similar habitats.
  • Rau muối và rau lê đều là những loại cây chịu mặn. (Saltbush and orache are both salt-tolerant plants.)

Synonyms

• Orach: An alternative English spelling for orache.
• Mountain spinach: A common name for some varieties of orache.

Related Idioms

1. Orache