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Definition of sea beet

sea beet

Plural:sea beets
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1

A coastal perennial herbaceous plant (Beta vulgaris subsp. maritima) in the amaranth family (Amaranthaceae), native to the coasts of Europe, northern Africa, and southwestern Asia, featuring glossy dark-green leaves and representing the wild ancestor of cultivated beetroots, sugar beets, and Swiss chard.

Example

"Coastal botanists observed sturdy patches of sea beet thriving along the gravelly upper shoreline."

2

The tender, glossy green leaves of the wild coastal beet plant, foraged or cultivated as a leafy green vegetable and eaten raw in salads or cooked like spinach or Swiss chard.

Example

"The chef sautéed fresh sea beet with garlic and olive oil as a savory side dish for the roasted fish."

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• Nearby Words

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sea
sea bass
sea beet
sea bream
sea chub
sea daffodil

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Sea beet. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/sea-beet
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