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Definition of spinach
spinach
/ˈspɪn.ɪtʃ/
spin · ach
spinach Lexical Profile
CEFR
A2
Grade
3
Tier
1
Usage
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1
The dark green, succulent leaves of the spinach plant, commonly eaten as a nutritious vegetable either raw in salads or cooked.
Example
"She added a handful of fresh spinach to her morning smoothie for an extra boost of iron."
2
A widely cultivated edible plant (Spinacia oleracea) of the amaranth family, native to central and western Asia, grown for its nutritious green leaves.
Example
"The farmer planted several rows of spinach in early spring, as the crop thrives in cooler weather."
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From Middle English 'spinache', via Anglo-Norman 'espinache' and Old French, ultimately from Arabic 'isfānākh' and Persian 'aspānāx'.
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180019102020
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Spinach. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/spinach