1
: an Asian herb (Spinacia oleracea) of the goosefoot family cultivated for its edible leaves which form in a dense basal rosette
also
: its leaves
2
a
: something unwanted, pretentious, or spurious
b
: an untidy overgrowth
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Vegetarian options: Egg-mushroom dumplings, a few appetizers and hearty plates of garlic-laden spinach, broccoli or bok choy.
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Benjy Egel, Sacramento Bee, 11 Apr. 2024
Cook until the egg is cooked to your liking and spinach is wilted.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 3 Apr. 2024
But at luxe Naro, the newest restaurant from the couple behind Atomix, the jeon was remade into a light, eggy disc of cod and potato with garnishes of spinach and cubed sea cucumber, pre-bathed in citrusy dipping sauce.
—Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 28 Mar. 2024
The iconic sailor man and spinach chugger, who first appeared in comic strips in the late 1920s, will be the subject of a new live-action feature film from Chernin Entertainment and King Features.
—Matt Donnelly, Variety, 19 Mar. 2024
Coronation Quiche The proportion of other ingredients — cheese, spinach and edamame — to eggs is high in my adaptation of the quiche recipe shared by the British royal family for the coronation of King Charles III.
—Becky Krystal, Washington Post, 30 Mar. 2024
And any greens, from tender spinach to sturdy collards, will find a happy place in the pot.
—Melissa Clark, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Mar. 2024
Here are some meal ideas: Breakfast: Blend up a mix of almond milk, blueberries, spinach, and yogurt for a smoothie.
—Amanda MacMillan, Health, 24 Mar. 2024
Folate is the general term used to describe the various forms of vitamin B9, and it's found naturally in foods like spinach, beans, nuts, and peas, but not in supplements.
—Lainey Younkin, Ms, Rd, Verywell Health, 22 Mar. 2024
Benjy Egel, Sacramento Bee, 11 Apr. 2024
Cook until the egg is cooked to your liking and spinach is wilted.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 3 Apr. 2024
But at luxe Naro, the newest restaurant from the couple behind Atomix, the jeon was remade into a light, eggy disc of cod and potato with garnishes of spinach and cubed sea cucumber, pre-bathed in citrusy dipping sauce.
—Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 28 Mar. 2024
The iconic sailor man and spinach chugger, who first appeared in comic strips in the late 1920s, will be the subject of a new live-action feature film from Chernin Entertainment and King Features.
—Matt Donnelly, Variety, 19 Mar. 2024
Coronation Quiche The proportion of other ingredients — cheese, spinach and edamame — to eggs is high in my adaptation of the quiche recipe shared by the British royal family for the coronation of King Charles III.
—Becky Krystal, Washington Post, 30 Mar. 2024
And any greens, from tender spinach to sturdy collards, will find a happy place in the pot.
—Melissa Clark, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Mar. 2024
Here are some meal ideas: Breakfast: Blend up a mix of almond milk, blueberries, spinach, and yogurt for a smoothie.
—Amanda MacMillan, Health, 24 Mar. 2024
Folate is the general term used to describe the various forms of vitamin B9, and it's found naturally in foods like spinach, beans, nuts, and peas, but not in supplements.
—Lainey Younkin, Ms, Rd, Verywell Health, 22 Mar. 2024
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“Spinach.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/spinach. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.
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spinach
noun
spin·ach
ˈspin-ich 
: a widely grown plant with dark green leaves that are used as food
also
: the leaves
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