Definition

Having characteristics or appearance similar to spinach.

Example

The dish was decorated with a spinachlike garnish that added a touch of green.

Conversation

Have you tried that new salad place downtown?

Not yet, but I heard their salads are really fresh.

I had one that was spinachlike and delicious!

That sounds great! I love salads with greens like that.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Spinachlike → The word is formed from "spinach" (from Old French *espinache*, meaning a leafy green vegetable) and "-like" (meaning resembling or similar to). The term "spinachlike" describes something that resembles or is similar to spinach.

Memory Tip

Think of the leafy green vegetable 'spinach' and remember that 'spinachlike' means something that looks or is similar to spinach.

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