/ˈɔɹɪt͡ʃ/, /ˈɒɹɪtʃ/
OriginFrom Middle English arage, from Anglo-Norman arace, arache; apparently an irregular derivation from Old French arepe, from classical Latin atriplex, from Ancient Greek ἀτράφαξυς (atráphaxus), of unknown origin (probably loaned).
- especially Atriplex hortensis
- or Atriplex patula, found in dry habitats, that have edible leaves resembling spinach.
- datedLamb's quarters: frost-blite (Chenopodium album) or another plant of the genus Chenopodium.
Formsoraches(plural) · arrach(alternative) · orache(alternative)