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chard

[ chahrd ]

noun

  1. a variety of beet, Beta vulgaris cicla, having leaves and leafstalks that are used as a vegetable.


chard

/ tʃɑːd /

noun

  1. a variety of beet, Beta vulgaris cicla, with large succulent leaves and thick stalks, used as a vegetable Also calledSwiss chardleaf beetseakale beet


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Word History and Origins

Origin of chard1

1650–60; apparently < French chardon thistle; cardoon

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Word History and Origins

Origin of chard1

C17: probably from French carde edible leafstalk of the artichoke, but associated also with French chardon thistle, both ultimately from Latin carduus thistle; see cardoon

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Example Sentences

Walking through rows of Swiss chard, heirloom tomatoes, leeks, and artichokes, he can tell you exactly when each is at its peak.

Beyond the basil, which is sold in Whole Foods, we have kale and chard and bok choy and bell peppers.

But regular broccoli will do; also rough greens—spinach, kale, dandelion greens, Swiss chard.

When the oil begins to smoke, add the Swiss chard stalks and season with salt and pepper.

Ergo, McAllen must be pondering now, how could one persuade Mr. Chard to remain silent?

Mr. Chard, that knowledgeable man of the world, exuded not at all by chance the impression of great quantities of available cash.

When it was a question of his personal safety, Barney Chard preferred to take no chances at all.

The Tube wouldn't help make the world a safer place for Barney Chard.

Barney Chard came up out of an uneasy sleep to the sudden sharp awareness that something was wrong.

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