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romaine Definition

ro·maine (rō mān′, rō′mān′)

noun

a major group of lettuce varieties having long, coarse leaves and a long, slender head

Etymology: Fr < (laitue) romaine, lit., Roman (lettuce): said to be so called because brought to the papal court at Avignon by the chamberlain to Charles V and Charles VI: see Roman

romaine Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • lettuce: You could also add a bit of romaine lettuce to the winter diet.