English Explanatory Dictionary

water spinach

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Ipomoea aquatica, a green leafy vegetable used as a food in several cuisines of East and Southeast Asia
  2. Amaranthus dubius, often bearing red or purple marks
  3. Amaranthus tricolor, edible amaranth
  4. Basella alba, Malabar spinach, with thick, succulent, heart-shaped leaves

Pronunciation

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Word forms

water spinach

Synonyms

red spinach rau den spleen amaranth Joseph's coat Chinese amaranth river spinach water morning glory water convolvulus Chinese spinach Chinese watercress Chinese convolvulus swamp cabbage kangkong ong choy on choy
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