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Swiss chard

American  

noun

  1. chard.


Swiss chard British  

noun

  1. another name for chard

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Etymology

Origin of Swiss chard

First recorded in 1825–35

Example Sentences

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There’s kale, collard greens, Swiss chard, spinach and mustard greens — a medley of leafy green vegetables that are best enjoyed massaged in olive oil, slow-cooked or sautéed.

From Salon

Once, he told me that the most useful thing he learned from me about cooking is to separate the ribs and stems of Swiss chard.

From The Wall Street Journal

Why don’t we eat normal stuff instead of Swiss chard?’”

From Los Angeles Times

When you’re ready to plate the salad, return the pan to medium heat, add the Swiss chard and fold it in.

From Seattle Times

“If you can tell the difference between Swiss chard and spinach, you can learn difference between edible and poisonous mushrooms,” Pringle says, emphasizing the small but recognizable differences between the two greens.

From National Geographic