英语菠菜的来源怎么说

"Spinach" is a word that comes from the Middle English word "spinage," which is derived from the Old French word "espinoche." The Old French word, in turn, is derived from the Latin word "spinacia," which is a combination of "spina," meaning "thorn," and "acere," meaning "to be sour." This is likely because spinach has a slightly bitter taste and was originally grown in the Middle East, where it is native. The word "spinach" has been used in English since the early 16th century to refer to the leafy green vegetable.