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Spinach: meaning, definitions and examples

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spinach

 

[ หˆspษชnษชtสƒ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

food, vegetable

Spinach is a leafy green flowering plant native to central and southwestern Asia. It is widely consumed as a vegetable and is often used in salads, soups, and various dishes. Spinach is rich in nutrients, including iron, vitamins A, C, and K, and has numerous health benefits. It is commonly featured in various cuisines around the world, prized for its versatility and mild flavor.

Synonyms

leafy green, vegetable

Examples of usage

  • I add spinach to my smoothies for extra nutrients.
  • The recipe calls for fresh spinach.
  • She made a delicious spinach salad.
  • Spinach is often used in pasta dishes.

Translations

Translations of the word "spinach" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น espinafre

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเคพเคฒเค•

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Spinat

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ bayam

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัˆะฟะธะฝะฐั‚

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ szpinak

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใปใ†ใ‚Œใ‚“่‰

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท รฉpinard

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ espinaca

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท ฤฑspanak

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์‹œ๊ธˆ์น˜

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุณุจุงู†ุฎ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ลกpenรกt

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ ลกpenรกt

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ ่œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ ลกpinaฤa

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ spรญnat

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะตัะฟะธะฝะฐะบ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒžแƒ˜แƒœแƒแƒขแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ispanaq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ espinazo

Etymology

The word 'spinach' has its origins in the Old French term 'espinache', which in turn comes from the Arabic word 'isfฤnฤkh'. This Arabic term was borrowed from the Persian word 'esfenฤkh' (ุงุณูู†ุงุฎ), which referred to the vegetable itself. Spinach was introduced to Europe via the Moors in the 8th century and became popular due to its nutritional benefits and versatility in cooking. Over the centuries, spinach has grown in popularity, especially in Mediterranean and Middle Eastern cuisines. It has been cultivated for thousands of years and is often recognized for its health benefits, particularly for its high content of iron and vitamins. The plant is also notable for its ability to thrive in cooler temperatures, making it a staple in spring and fall gardens.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #14,442, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.