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- [awr-uh ch, or-]
- /ˈɔr ətʃ, ˈɒr-/
- /ˈɔrɪʧ/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [awr-uh ch, or-]
- /ˈɔr ətʃ, ˈɒr-/
Definitions of orach word
- noun orach any plant of the genus Atriplex, especially A. hortensis, of the amaranth family, cultivated for use like spinach. 1
- noun orach The saltbush: any of several plants, of the genus Atriplex, especially Atriplex hortensis or Atriplex patula, found in dry habitats, that have edible leaves resembling spinach. 1
- noun orach any of a genus (Atriplex) of plants of the goosefoot family, widespread in salty or alkaline areas, having usually silvery foliage and small green flowers; esp., garden orach (A. hortensis), cultivated as a potherb, chiefly in France 0
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Origin of orach
First appearance:
before 1350 One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; Middle English orage, arage < Old French arache < Vulgar Latin *atripica, variant of Latin atriplic- (stem of atriplex) ≪ Greek atráphaxys
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Parts of speech for Orach
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
orach popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 74% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 56% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
orach usage trend in Literature
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