1. plural of mache; a type of leafy green vegetable (corn salad) with small, tender leaves, often used in salads.
Usage: also called corn salad or lamb's lettuce; primarily used in culinary contexts

Examples

• The chef added fresh maches to the winter salad.
• Maches are a popular green in French cuisine.
• We harvested the maches from the garden this morning.
• The maches had a mild, slightly nutty flavor.
• Local farmers brought bundles of maches to the market.