Swiss chard

noun

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

called also chard

Examples of Swiss chard in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Leafy Greens Leafy greens such as spinach, kale, and Swiss chard are loaded with vitamins and minerals that promote skin health. Daphne Ewing-Chow, Forbes, 29 Feb. 2024 This would include beets, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, carrots, cauliflower, Swiss chard, kale, lettuce, peas, radishes, spinach, and turnips. Chris McKeown, The Enquirer, 17 Feb. 2024 Options for your new plantings include pinks, sweet alyssum, larkspurs, snapdragons, Iceland poppies, stocks, foxgloves, wallflowers, ornamental Swiss chard and, a little closer to March, petunias. Neil Sperry, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 Feb. 2024 Abundant Chicken Pot Pie Packed with more vegetables than most classic recipes, this summery-feeling chicken potpie is bright with herbs, Swiss chard and Dijon mustard. Julie Giuffrida, Los Angeles Times, 17 Dec. 2023 Brussels sprouts, chicory, pumpkin, butternut squash, parsnips, and Swiss chard are just some of the delicious veggies that are in season right now. Sunset Staff, Sunset Magazine, 12 Oct. 2023 Alternative nutrient-rich foods that are easier on the gut include dark leafy greens like kale, spinach and Swiss chard. Christine Nguyen, D.o. Mayo Foundation For Medical Education and Research, Chicago Tribune, 8 Sep. 2023 Available from spring through the fall with a peak from June through October, look for Swiss chard with crisp stalks and vibrant leaves. Treehugger Editors, Treehugger, 7 Sep. 2023 Good options include dark leafy greens (think: spinach, kale, and Swiss chard), zucchini, cucumbers, tomatoes, green peppers, and broccoli. Colleen De Bellefonds, Women's Health, 30 Aug. 2023

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Word History

First Known Use

1832, in the meaning defined above

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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 20 Apr. 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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