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lettuce

nounfemininegeneral usevery common/aɫˈfasɨ/al·fa·ce

Definition

1

A leafy plant of the Asteraceae family, cultivated for its edible leaves, commonly used in salads.

Usage examples

I need a head of lettuce for the salad.
Romaine lettuce is crisp and flavorful.

Common combinations

lettuce leafhead of lettuceiceberg lettuceromaine lettuce