Where does “épinard” come from?

épinard (French) comes from Latin spīnarchia, from Arabic إِسْفَانَاخ, from Persian اسپناخ — Alternative form of اسفناج; spinach.

épinard (French): spinach plant; spinach

Definitions

Step	Language	Word	Meaning
1	Latin	spīnarchia	—
2	Arabic	إِسْفَانَاخ	—
3	Persian	اسپناخ	Alternative form of اسفناج; spinach

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