Chard is a leafyhaving many leaves; covered with or made of leaves vegetable related to beetroota root vegetable with a deep red-purple color. People usually eat its leaves and thick stalkslong firm stems that support leaves or flowers, which can be cooked like spinach or used in salads.
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Pronunciation
AI-generated pronunciation audio (OpenAI).
Accent: General American English
IPA: /tʃɑrd/
Easy pronunciation: CHARD (approximate spelling).
Stress: One syllable, so it is stressed on the whole word.
This is the noun meaning a beet grown for its edible leaves and stalks, not the root vegetable.
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Chard Meaning
a leafy vegetable with edible leaves and stalks
Part of speech: noun
Definition: A beet grown for its edible leaves and stalks rather than its root.
Example: I sautéed the chard with garlic and olive oil.
Synonyms for this meaning:
- leaf beet — Common name for the vegetable in this sense.
- spinach beet — Used for the leafy beet variety grown for its leaves.
- swiss chard — Common everyday name for this vegetable, especially in cooking and shopping contexts.
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Other Meanings of Chard
Meaning 2
the stalks and leaves of the chard plant used as food
Part of speech: noun
Definition: The long pale stalks and large green leaves of the chard plant, especially as a vegetable ingredient.
Example: The recipe calls for chopped chard with the stalks removed.
Synonyms for this meaning:
- leaf beet — Refers to the same vegetable material in this sense.
- spinach beet — Acceptable name for the edible leafy plant material.
- swiss chard — Common name for the edible leaves and stems.
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Chard Synonyms
Similar Meaning
- leaf beet
- spinach beet
- swiss chard
The edible leaves and stalks of the plant
- leaf beet
- spinach beet
- swiss chard
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Common Mistakes
- Confusing chard with beetroot, which is grown for its root.
- Using the scientific name as if it were the normal everyday word.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does chard mean?
Chard is a leafy vegetable grown for its edible leaves and stalks, not for a swollen root like beetroot.
What are some synonyms for chard?
Common synonyms are leaf beet, spinach beet, and Swiss chard.
Is chard the same as beetroot?
No. Chard is grown for its leaves and stalks, while beetroot is grown for its root.
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