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chard

[ chahrd ]

noun

  1. a variety of beet, Beta vulgaris cicla, having leaves and leafstalks that are used as a vegetable.


chard

/ ʃɑː /

noun

  1. a variety of beet, Beta vulgaris cicla, with large succulent leaves and thick stalks, used as a vegetable Also calledSwiss chardleaf beetseakale beet
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yvlog History and Origins

Origin of chard1

1650–60; apparently < French chardon thistle; cardoon
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yvlog History and Origins

Origin of chard1

C17: probably from French carde edible leafstalk of the artichoke, but associated also with French chardon thistle, both ultimately from Latin carduus thistle; see cardoon
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Why don’t we eat normal stuff instead of Swiss chard?’”

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It’s easy, they said, as we ate mussels, beets and sautéed chard: You can tell by who’s getting a bulge bracket internship.

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No matter how many bunches of curly kale, sturdy collard greens and steely chard arrive each week, there’s always a place on my table for their floppy, verdant magic.

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Add the ½-inch sliced chard stems and the red pepper flakes, and cook for 2 to 3 minutes.

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When you’re ready to plate the salad, return the pan to medium heat, add the Swiss chard and fold it in.

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