Part of Speech: Noun
Definition: A plant of the goosefoot family, with edible leaves that are used in salads or cooked like spinach.
Pronunciation (US): ˈɔrək
Pronunciation (UK): ˈɒrək
Origin and Usage: Orach comes from the Old French word arroche, which means sorrel. It was first recorded in English in the 15th century. Orach is a plant that is commonly grown for its edible leaves, which are used in salads or cooked like spinach. It is also used as a dye plant.
Synonyms: Mountain Spinach, Red Orach, Garden Orache, Saltbush
Related Words: Chard, Cumin, Dulse, Fennel, Kelp
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