spinach

Definition

A particular edible plant, Spinacia oleracea, or its leaves.

Etymology

From Middle English spinach, from Anglo-Norman spinache, from Old French espinoche, from Old Occitan espinarc, from Arabic إِسْفَانَاخ (ʔisfānāḵ), from Classical Persian اسپناخ (ispanāx, ispināx).

Example Sentences

• "Another option is to wash spinach and other leafy greens thoroughly in running water before eating them."