chard

[ chahrd ]

/ tʃɑrd /

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noun

a variety of beet, Beta vulgaris cicla, having leaves and leafstalks that are used as a vegetable.

RELATED WORDS

Nearby words

charcot, jean martin, charcot-leyden crystals, charcot-marie-tooth disease, charcuterie, charcutier, chard, chardin, chardonnay, chardonnet, chardzhou, charente

Origin of chard

1650–60; apparently < French chardon thistle; see cardoon

Also called Swiss chard, leaf beet.

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Examples from the Web for chard

Walking through rows of Swiss chard, heirloom tomatoes, leeks, and artichokes, he can tell you exactly when each is at its peak.
A California Tavern With an Artichoke Obsession|Jane & Michael Stern|June 1, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Beyond the basil, which is sold in Whole Foods, we have kale and chard and bok choy and bell peppers.
Dylan Ratigan Unplugged: Ex-MSNBC Host Turns Hydroponic Entrepreneur|Daniel Gross|March 22, 2013|DAILY BEAST
But regular broccoli will do; also rough greens—spinach, kale, dandelion greens, Swiss chard.
Overrated/Underrated: Food, Glorious and Otherwise|Michael Tomasky|June 1, 2012|DAILY BEAST
When the oil begins to smoke, add the Swiss chard stalks and season with salt and pepper.
Homemade Cranberry Sauce, Plus Swiss Chard|The Daily Beast|November 25, 2008|DAILY BEAST

Chard obviously was intelligent, had a very strong survival drive.
Gone Fishing|James H. Schmitz
"Keep your eye on this, my son," and Chard levelled an automatic pistol at the other's head.
Commander Lawless V.C.|Rolf Bennett
Old Gregory never objected to our having fireworks on the Fifth, and why should Chard?
Gunpowder Treason and Plot|Harold Avery
Chard growled as the trawler, struck amidships by an extra large wave, heeled till her port taffrail was under water.
Commander Lawless V.C.|Rolf Bennett
He sank back with a moan of agony and bloodstained lips as Chard, with clenched hands and set teeth, glared at him savagely.
Tessa|Louis Becke

British Dictionary definitions for chard

chard

/ (tʃɑːd) /

noun

a variety of beet, Beta vulgaris cicla, with large succulent leaves and thick stalks, used as a vegetableAlso called: Swiss chard, leaf beet, seakale beet

Word Origin for chard

C17: probably from French carde edible leafstalk of the artichoke, but associated also with French chardon thistle, both ultimately from Latin carduus thistle; see cardoon

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