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lettuce Definition

let·tuce (letəs)

noun

  1. any of a genus (Lactuca) of hardy, annual composite plants; specif., a plant (L. sativa) grown for its crisp, succulent, green leaves
  2. the leaves of such a plant, much used for salads
  3. Slang paper money

Etymology: ME letuse < OFr laituës, pl. of laitue < L lactuca < lac (gen. lactis), milk (see galactic): from its milky juice

lettuce Usage Examples

Possessives

  • lamb: But did you know that one of the best natural plant sources is lamb's lettuce?

Converse of object

  • wilt: Wilted lettuce agree he is to keep good a weblog.
  • sow: LETTUCE Continue to sow lettuce over the next few months to ensure a succession of them.
  • chop: Add the onion and cook for 1 minute to soften, then add the chopped lettuce and cook for 1 minute.

Adjective modifier

  • glasshouse-grown: This effect was not observed in glasshouse-grown lettuces where similar varieties are grown all year round.
  • shredded: Serve the crab salad on a bed of shredded lettuce.
  • uk-grown: No samples of UK-grown outdoor lettuce or imported lettuce and spinach would have exceeded the maximum levels.
  • crunchy: The wrap is generously filled with chicken, fresh crunchy lettuce, and a dressing that tastes of cheese.
  • imported: None of the 8 samples of imported lettuce or any of the 8 of imported spinach exceeded the maximum levels.
  • crisp: Arrange the crisp lettuce leaves on 4 serving plates.

Modifies a noun

  • leaf: Each leaf of his lettuce leaf home can be peeled back to reveal a Mini Beast friend.
  • seedling: Finally we have a grow bag for lettuce seedlings to green up Christmas dinner.
  • salad: She had prepared carrot stew and a nice lettuce salad.
  • seed: Please contact us for pricing on bulk lettuce seeds!

Noun used with modifier

  • romaine: Romaine lettuce ( aka Cos lettuce ) is a suitable foodstuff.
  • iceberg: Trim your iceberg lettuce, cut into six wedges.
  • greenhouse: Nitrate concentrations were therefore higher in the winter months compared with greenhouse lettuces grown during the summer.
  • gem: Take the remaining gem lettuce hearts, shred them finely, then place in a large bowl.
  • cos: To serve, slice and place on a simple salad of cos lettuce.
  • leaf: The first red oak leaf lettuces from River Nene Organic Farm are now going into the boxes along with wet garlic.
lettuce Quotes

A naked lunch is natural to us, we eat reality sandwiches. But allegories are so much lettuce. Don't hide the madness.

—Ginsberg, Allen