lettuce
noun
Simple meaning
Leaves of any of different plants of Lactuca sativa.
Pronunciation
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IPA pronunciation (US)
ˈlɛtəs
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Definition
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noun
Leaves of any of various plants of Lactuca sativa
An edible plant, Lactuca sativa and its close relatives, having a head of green or purple leaves.
uncountablevegetable
The leaves of the lettuce plant, eaten as a vegetable; as a dish often mixed with other ingredients, dressing etc.
uncountableusslang
United States paper currency; dollars.
A strong yellow-green color, like that of lettuce (also called lettuce green).
uncountableslang
Marijuana.
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- C1 · Advanced (estimated)
- Frequency
- Moderately Common
- Typical Use
- Neutral / general English
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Compound terms
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Lettuce with relatively crisp leaves.
Lettuce with relatively soft leaves.
Lettuce with relatively soft leaves in a loose head.
Annual or perennial garden plant having succulent leaves used in salads.
Lettuce with long dark-green spoon-shaped leaves.
Lettuce with crisp tightly packed light-green leaves in a firm head.
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