orache

noun or·ache \ˈȯr-ich, ˈär-\

Definition of ORACHE

: any of various herbs (genus Atriplex) of the goosefoot family that include some (as A. hortensis) with edible leaves

or·ache or or·ach \ˈȯr-ich, ˈär-\

Middle English orage, arage, from Anglo-French orasche, arache, from Vulgar Latin *atrapic-, atrapex, from Greek atraphaxys

First Known Use: 14th century

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