orach UK /ˈɒɹɪtʃ/US /ˈɔɹɪt͡ʃ/ noun4 •The saltbush: any of several plants of the genus Atriplex •especially Atriplex hortensis •or Atriplex patula, found in dry habitats, that have edible leaves resembling spinach. •(old-fashioned) Lamb's quarters: frost-blite (Chenopodium album) or another plant of the genus Chenopodium. formsoraches · orachs