water spinach
"Water spinach" is a popular leafy vegetable in Southeast Asian cuisine, often known as kangkong or morning glory.
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Definition
B2Culinary
(common, informal)A green leafy vegetable (Ipomoea aquatica) commonly used in Southeast Asian dishes, often stir-fried with garlic and chili.
Example
- Water spinach is a key ingredient in many Thai and Vietnamese stir-fry recipes.
- The restaurant's specialty dish features water spinach sautéed with shrimp paste.
C1Botanical
(technical, academic)A tropical plant with hollow stems and long, narrow leaves, thriving in waterlogged conditions.
Example
- Ipomoea aquatica is known for its rapid growth in aquatic environments.
- Botanists study water spinach to understand its adaptability to wet climates.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "water spinach":
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