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chard

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Noun — A leafy green vegetable with thick, often colourful stalks, related to beetroot and slightly bitter in taste.

Synonyms

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leaf beet chard plant spinach beet

How to use chard

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Swiss chard rainbow chard

Etymology

From earlier "carde", reshaped under the influence of "cardoon", ultimately from Latin carduus ("thistle").

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Frequently asked questions

What does “chard” mean?

The word “chard” means a leafy green vegetable with thick, often colourful stalks, related to beetroot and slightly bitter in taste. In plain terms, a leafy green vegetable, often with red or yellow stems, used in cooking.

How do you pronounce “chard”?

“Chard” is pronounced chahd (/t͡ʃɑɹd/ in IPA).

How do you use “chard” in a sentence?

Here is “chard” used in a sentence: “She sautéed the chard with garlic and olive oil.”

What part of speech is “chard”?

“Chard” is a noun.

Where does the word “chard” come from?

The word “chard” comes from Latin. From earlier "carde", reshaped under the influence of "cardoon", ultimately from Latin carduus ("thistle").

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