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From 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).

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orach (plural oraches)

  1. The saltbush: any of several plants of the genus Atriplex
    1. especially Atriplex hortensis
    2. or Atriplex patula, found in dry habitats, that have edible leaves resembling spinach.
  2. (dated) Lamb's quarters: frost-blite (Chenopodium album) or another plant of the genus Chenopodium.

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