Noun: spinach spi-nich
- An annual leafy vegetable plant native to southwest Asia, cultivated for its dark green edible leaves
"Fresh spinach leaves are rich in iron and vitamins";
- spinach plant, prickly-seeded spinach, Spinacia oleracea
- Dark green leaves; eaten cooked or raw in salads
"He added fresh spinach to his smoothie for extra nutrients"
Derived forms: spinaches
Type of: green, greens, leafy vegetable, vegetable
Part of: genus Spinacia, Spinacia
Encyclopedia: Spinach