chard

English

/tʃɑːd/, /tʃɑɹd/

noun
Definitions
  • (uncountable) An edible leafy vegetable, , with a slightly bitter taste.
  • (culinary) Artichoke leaves and shoots, blanched to eat.

Etymology

Borrowed from French carde derived from Latin carduus (thistle, wild thistle, artichoke, thristle).

Origin

Latin

carduus

Gloss

thistle, wild thistle, artichoke, thristle

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