Definition
orach
noun
- a plant of the goosefoot family with edible leaves, often used as a potherb or in salads
Usage: also spelled 'orache'; cultivated in gardens for its nutritious foliage
Examples
- Orach is a leafy green vegetable that thrives in cool weather.
- The gardener planted orach seeds in early spring.
- Orach leaves can be eaten raw in salads or cooked like spinach.
- This variety of orach has a mild, slightly salty flavor.
- Many heritage gardeners grow orach for its nutritional value.