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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In the Deir al-Balah market, once a hub where food and aid packages were always available, if expensive, only a few stalls now sell a few vegetables, including spinach, tomatoes, and bell peppers grown in the yards of houses that are still standing.
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Taylor Luck, The Christian Science Monitor, 21 Nov. 2024
Leafy Greens Leafy green vegetables—including spinach, kale, and romaine lettuce—contain vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants called polyphenols, which protect cells from damage.17 Add leafy greens to a smoothie or a soup, or eat them alone.
—Julie Marks, Verywell Health, 21 Nov. 2024
Tofu scramble and roasted potatoes: Scramble one-half cup of tofu with spinach, red onion, and bell peppers and enjoy it with a side of garlic and rosemary roasted potatoes.
—Devineé Lingo, M.s., Health, 4 Nov. 2024
For a more veggie-heavy version, add leafy greens like kale or frozen spinach.
—Caroline Tien, SELF, 1 Nov. 2024
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Taylor Luck, The Christian Science Monitor, 21 Nov. 2024
Leafy Greens Leafy green vegetables—including spinach, kale, and romaine lettuce—contain vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants called polyphenols, which protect cells from damage.17 Add leafy greens to a smoothie or a soup, or eat them alone.
—Julie Marks, Verywell Health, 21 Nov. 2024
Tofu scramble and roasted potatoes: Scramble one-half cup of tofu with spinach, red onion, and bell peppers and enjoy it with a side of garlic and rosemary roasted potatoes.
—Devineé Lingo, M.s., Health, 4 Nov. 2024
For a more veggie-heavy version, add leafy greens like kale or frozen spinach.
—Caroline Tien, SELF, 1 Nov. 2024
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“Spinach.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/spinach. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.
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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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