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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
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Her inquisitiveness led her to delve deep into the recipes and flavors that make this part of France so distinct, including a taste for blending savory and sweet flavors as in the sweet Swiss chard pie, or tourte de blettes sucrée, seen in many traditional Niçoise bakeries.
—Laurie Ochoa, Los Angeles Times, 12 Apr. 2024
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
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Word History
First Known Use
1832, in the meaning defined above
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“Swiss chard.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Swiss%20chard. Accessed 10 Jun. 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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