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Definition of swiss chard
swiss chard
Plural:Swiss chard
• noun
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A leafy green vegetable of the beet family (Beta vulgaris subsp. vulgaris) cultivated for its large, edible, dark green leaves and thick, often brightly colored stalks.
Example
"She chopped a bunch of fresh Swiss chard and sautéed it with garlic and olive oil for a nutritious side dish."
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Swiss chard. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 16, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/swiss%20chard