OXFORD 9000
📚 noun • entry_id 16285

lettuce

/ˈlɛt.ɪs/
Meanings (ES + gloss)
lechuga
An edible plant, Lactuca sativa and its close relatives, having a head of green or purple leaves.
lechuga
The leaves of the lettuce plant, eaten as a vegetable; as a dish often mixed with other ingredients, dressing etc.
I’ll have a ham sandwich with lettuce and tomato.
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