Definition of spinach
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
2a : something unwanted, pretentious, or spuriousb : an untidy overgrowth
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Origin and Etymology of spinach
Middle English spinache, from Anglo-French, alteration of Old French espinaces, from Medieval Latin spinachium, ultimately from Arabic isfānākh, from Pers
First Known Use: 15th century
SPINACH Defined for English Language Learners
spinach
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: a plant with dark green leaves that are eaten as a vegetable
SPINACH Defined for Kids
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: a garden plant with usually large dark green leaves that are eaten cooked or raw as a vegetable
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