chard

Meanings

• noun

  A leafy vegetable, often with red or white stems and yellow or white blanched centers, belonging to the goosefoot family.

  - "Chard is a popular leafy vegetable in Mediterranean cuisine."
  - "My grandmother used to cook chard with garlic and olive oil."
  - "Swiss chard is a type of chard with colorful stems."

---

Synonyms

Swiss chard , mangold , silverbeet

---

Rhymes

Words rhyming with chard
card , yard , ard

---

Variants

List of all variants of chard that leads to same result
chard , chards , Swiss chard , swiss chards

---

Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Chard is derived from the Old French word 'carde', meaning 'card' or 'cart', due to the vegetable's leafy structure resembling the ribs of a cart.

---

Trivia

Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word

1. Chard is a good source of vitamins A, C, and K.

2. Chard was once called 'sea beet' due to its salt tolerance and proximity to the sea.

3. Chard can be cooked in various ways, including steamed, sautéed, or baked.

4. Chard was a favorite vegetable of Thomas Jefferson and was grown in his Monticello garden.

---

Related Concepts

informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to

1. Swiss chard: A type of chard with colorful stems, also known as rainbow chard or perpetual spinach.

2. Beet greens: The leaves of the beet plant, which can be cooked and eaten like chard.

---

Culture

Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.

Chard has been cultivated for centuries due to its high nutritional value and versatility in cooking. It is often used in Mediterranean, Eastern European, and Middle Eastern cuisines. Chard has been featured in various works of literature, such as Mark Twain's 'The Adventures of Tom Sawyer', and has been depicted in art, including in the works of Vincent van Gogh.

How to Memorize "chard"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a cart with ribs made of chard leaves.
   - Imagine a colorful vegetable garden with rows of chard.

2. associate
   

   - Associate chard with Mediterranean cuisine and the color red.
   - Remember chard as a leafy vegetable with yellow or white centers.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember 'Chard is a leafy vegetable with yellow centers, like a cart's ribs, that's a delight for all senses.'
   - Use the acronym 'CARDE' to remember the word 'chard': Colorful, Ancient, Ribbed, Delicious, Edible.

---

Memorize "chard" using Dictozo

The best and recommended way to memorize chard is, by using Dictozo. Just save the word in Dictozo extension and let the app handle the rest. It enhances the memorization process in two ways:

1. Highlighting:

   Whenever users encounters the saved word on a webpage, Dictozo highlights it, drawing the user's attention and reinforcing memorization.
2. Periodic Reminders:

   Dictozo will send you periodic reminders to remind you the saved word, it will ask you quiz. These reminders could be in the form of notifications or emails, prompting users to recall and reinforce their knowledge.