chard
[chahrd]
- a variety of beet, Beta vulgaris cicla, having leaves and leafstalks that are used as a vegetable.
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Origin of chard
Also called Swiss chard, leaf beet.
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Contemporary Examples
Walking through rows of Swiss chard, heirloom tomatoes, leeks, and artichokes, he can tell you exactly when each is at its peak.
Beyond the basil, which is sold in Whole Foods, we have kale and chard and bok choy and bell peppers.
But regular broccoli will do; also rough greens—spinach, kale, dandelion greens, Swiss chard.
When the oil begins to smoke, add the Swiss chard stalks and season with salt and pepper.
Historical Examples
Chard and his jackal were seated in the latter's cabin on deck.
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Up on the bridge Hendry and Chard were talking and looking out ahead.
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Chard muttered under his breath, "Be careful, Louis, be careful."
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Chard took out the rum and filled a half-pint pannikin to the brim.
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But I'm not going to let him and Chard drive me out of the ship.
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chard
- 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
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Word Origin
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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Word Origin and History for chard
n.
1650s, from French carde "chard" (14c.), perhaps via Provençal, from Latin carduus "thistle, artichoke" (see harsh).
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