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10 Language-to-English DictionariesSpinat
Pronunciation / Transliteration: spinat
"Ich habe frischen Spinat zu meinem Salat hinzugefügt."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A leafy green vegetable that is rich in iron and vitamins.
"I added fresh spinach to my salad for extra nutrients." - 2
A plant of the genus Spinacia, cultivated as a vegetable.
"Spinach is often used in cooking for its mild flavor and health benefits."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word 'spinach' comes from the Middle English 'spinache', which is derived from the Old French 'espinache', and ultimately from the Arabic 'isfānākh', reflecting the plant's introduction to Europe through the Moors in the 8th century. The term has evolved to refer specifically to the leafy green vegetable known for its nutritional value.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Spinach" is said worldwide
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épinard
Transliteration: epinard
"J'ai ajouté de l'épinard frais à ma salade."
Spinat
Transliteration: spinat
"Ich habe frischen Spinat zu meinem Salat hinzugefügt."
spinaci
Transliteration: spinaci
"Ho aggiunto spinaci freschi alla mia insalata."
espinaca
Transliteration: espinaca
"Agregué espinaca fresca a mi ensalada."
espinafre
Transliteration: espinafre
"Adicionei espinafre fresco à minha salada."
पालक
Transliteration: palak
"मैंने अपनी सलाद में ताजा पालक डाला।"
菠菜
Transliteration: bōcài
"我在沙拉中加入了新鲜的菠菜。"
시금치
Transliteration: sigumchi
"나는 샐러드에 신선한 시금치를 추가했다."
ほうれん草
Transliteration: hōrensō
"サラダに新鮮なほうれん草を加えました。"
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