chard
Americannoun
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chards
plural
noun
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Etymology
Origin of chard
1650–60; apparently < French chardon thistle; see cardoon
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More than 100 people across seven villages between Glastonbury and Bridgwater are now growing mangelwurzels, the bright red root crop crossed between beetroot, sugar beet and chard.
From BBC ● Sep. 18, 2026
If you want to wear rainbow chard, a sardine tin, or a TV dinner in your hair, Lennick has a clip for that, though the company's bestseller is a strawberry.
From BBC ● Apr. 22, 2026
Her Swiss chard and okra stew makes a delicious main course served over polenta, while her coconut fish curry evokes the country’s long coast.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 17, 2026
Stir in a heap of chopped greens — kale, chard or spinach — until just wilted.
From Salon ● Apr. 3, 2026
After the radishes came squash, then Swiss chard, which nobody knew how to eat.
From "Seedfolks" by Paul Fleischman
Last year, Costco surprised us with some excellent chards — from the Kirkland K Vine Evergreen Vineyard to the Kirkland Russian River Valley release.
From Seattle Times ● Dec. 15, 2022
With the chards, Sonoma offers gossamer texture and filigree.
From Washington Post ● Mar. 10, 2022
Look for colorful shades of chards, durable kales and delicate lettuces, as well as nettles and mustard greens.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 15, 2016
Against all odds, a taco filled with bittersweet chocolate chards with pasilla chile, a drizzle of olive oil and a sprinkling of Maldon salt actually works.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 4, 2015
Varieties: The red chards are not suitable for starting early in the season; they have a strong tendency to bolt prematurely if sown during that part of the year when daylength is increasing.
From Gardening Without Irrigation: or without much, anyway by Steve Solomon
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