CHARD


Meaning of CHARD in English

/chahrd/ , n.

a variety of beet, Beta vulgaris cicla, having leaves and leafstalks that are used as a vegetable. Also called Swiss chard, leaf beet .

[ 1650-60; appar. chardon thistle; see CARDOON ]

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