spinach beet
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Definition
Noun 1. A variety of beet (Beta vulgaris) cultivated primarily for its large, edible green leaves and succulent, whitish leaf stalks, rather than for its root. It is also known as chard or Swiss chard.
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Advanced Usage
- The term "spinach beet" is often used to distinguish this leaf-focused variety from the common beetroot (garden beet), which is grown for its swollen root. In many culinary and gardening contexts, the names "chard" or "Swiss chard" are more common.
Variants and Related Words
- Chard (noun): The most common synonym for spinach beet.
- Swiss chard (noun): Another widely used name for the same plant.
- Leaf beet (noun): A name emphasizing the edible leaf characteristic.
- Perpetual spinach (noun): A specific variety of spinach beet with thinner stalks.
Synonyms
- Chard
- Swiss chard
- Leaf beet
Related Phrases/Compounds
- Spinach beet leaves: Refers specifically to the green, leafy part of the plant.
- Spinach beet stalks: Refers specifically to the thick, often white or colored, stalk of the plant.
Noun
- long succulent whitish stalks with large green leaves
- beet lacking swollen root; grown as a vegetable for its edible leaves and stalks