1
: an Asian herb (Spinacia oleracea) of the amaranth family cultivated for its edible leaves which form in a dense basal rosette
also
: its leaves
2
a
: something unwanted, pretentious, or spurious
b
: an untidy overgrowth
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Wilted greens like spinach or kale can be stirred in.
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Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 24 Jan. 2025
Green smoothies: To make a green smoothie, blend leafy greens like spinach, kale, or arugula with fruits and ginger to help balance flavors.
—Allison Herries, Verywell Health, 22 Jan. 2025
Add in a loose handful of spinach for a dose of greens.
—Lauren O'Connor, Ms, Health, 22 Jan. 2025
Leafy greens such as spinach, kale, and collard greens are particularly powerful due to their high nutrient content and low-calorie count.
—Quora, Forbes, 17 Jan. 2025
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Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 24 Jan. 2025
Green smoothies: To make a green smoothie, blend leafy greens like spinach, kale, or arugula with fruits and ginger to help balance flavors.
—Allison Herries, Verywell Health, 22 Jan. 2025
Add in a loose handful of spinach for a dose of greens.
—Lauren O'Connor, Ms, Health, 22 Jan. 2025
Leafy greens such as spinach, kale, and collard greens are particularly powerful due to their high nutrient content and low-calorie count.
—Quora, Forbes, 17 Jan. 2025
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“Spinach.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/spinach. Accessed 2 Feb. 2025.
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spinach
noun
spin·ach
ˈspin-ich 
: a widely grown plant with dark green leaves that are used as food
also
: the leaves
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