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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Walker suggested making a smoothie of blueberries, spinach, avocado, and Greek yogurt.
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Stephanie Anderson Witmer, Health, 18 Sep. 2025
Handmade pappardelle with veal ragù, pancetta and sheep’s milk ricotta; Neapolitan pepperoni pizza with vodka sauce, ricotta salata and honey; and vitello piccata with capers, lemon and spinach are three must-try dishes on the menu.
—Melinda Sheckells, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
Manaker recommends magnesium-rich foods, which include leafy greens like spinach.
—Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 17 Sep. 2025
The brand also recently launched a Three Cheese Spinach Dip with several layers of Alfredo and spinach, served hot with chips for scooping, according to its website.
—Suzanne Blake, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Sep. 2025
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Stephanie Anderson Witmer, Health, 18 Sep. 2025
Handmade pappardelle with veal ragù, pancetta and sheep’s milk ricotta; Neapolitan pepperoni pizza with vodka sauce, ricotta salata and honey; and vitello piccata with capers, lemon and spinach are three must-try dishes on the menu.
—Melinda Sheckells, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
Manaker recommends magnesium-rich foods, which include leafy greens like spinach.
—Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 17 Sep. 2025
The brand also recently launched a Three Cheese Spinach Dip with several layers of Alfredo and spinach, served hot with chips for scooping, according to its website.
—Suzanne Blake, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Sep. 2025
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“Spinach.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/spinach. Accessed 22 Sep. 2025.
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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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