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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For Everyone Raw spinach might not fit into everyone's healthy eating plan.
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Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 5 Mar. 2025
Cover again to wilt the spinach and allow the tomatoes, peppers and spices to cook, stirring occasionally.
—Angelica Stabile, Fox News, 3 Mar. 2025
If your soil is too acidic for spinach, planting it in pots or raised beds is a good option.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Feb. 2025
Gently remove eggs with a slotted spoon, and place on top of spinach mixture.
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Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 5 Mar. 2025
Cover again to wilt the spinach and allow the tomatoes, peppers and spices to cook, stirring occasionally.
—Angelica Stabile, Fox News, 3 Mar. 2025
If your soil is too acidic for spinach, planting it in pots or raised beds is a good option.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Feb. 2025
Gently remove eggs with a slotted spoon, and place on top of spinach mixture.
—Sabrina Weiss, People.com, 17 Feb. 2025
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“Spinach.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/spinach. Accessed 14 Mar. 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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