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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Add Swiss chard to soups, make kale chips, steam spinach as a side dish, or toss arugula into sandwiches and salads.
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Brandi Jones, Verywell Health, 23 Dec. 2025
Transform that package of ravioli into a decadent pasta bake, complete with fresh spinach and beef.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 22 Dec. 2025
The best way to do this is to load up on magnesium-rich foods like avocado, spinach, pumpkin seeds, chia seeds, quinoa and almonds, and consider adding a clean magnesium supplement.
—Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 22 Dec. 2025
Leafy Greens Leafy greens, like spinach, kale, and Swiss chard, can influence a healthy immune system.
—Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, Health, 20 Dec. 2025
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Brandi Jones, Verywell Health, 23 Dec. 2025
Transform that package of ravioli into a decadent pasta bake, complete with fresh spinach and beef.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 22 Dec. 2025
The best way to do this is to load up on magnesium-rich foods like avocado, spinach, pumpkin seeds, chia seeds, quinoa and almonds, and consider adding a clean magnesium supplement.
—Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 22 Dec. 2025
Leafy Greens Leafy greens, like spinach, kale, and Swiss chard, can influence a healthy immune system.
—Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, Health, 20 Dec. 2025
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“Spinach.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/spinach. Accessed 31 Dec. 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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