noun
orach
Orach (noun) means the saltbush: any of several plants of the genus Atriplex.
noun
1
The saltbush: any of several plants of the genus Atriplex
2
especially Atriplex hortensis
3
or Atriplex patula, found in dry habitats, that have edible leaves resembling spinach.
4
Lamb's quarters: frost-blite (Chenopodium album) or another plant of the genus Chenopodium.
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Etymology
From Middle English arage, from Anglo-Norman arace, arache; apparently an irregular derivation from Old French arepe, from classical Latin atriplex, from Ancient Greek ἀτράφαξυς (atráphaxus), of unknown origin (probably loaned).
Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of orach?
"orach" (noun) means the saltbush: any of several plants of the genus Atriplex.
What are the different meanings of orach?
"orach" has 3 main meanings: 1. The saltbush: any of several plants of the genus Atriplex; 2. especially Atriplex hortensis; 3. or Atriplex patula, found in dry habitats, that have edible leaves resembling spinach.