let·tuce
lettuce
- pronunciation:
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noun |
| definition 1: |
any of several varieties of a common, edible annual plant that has large, crisp leaves.
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| definition 2: |
leaves of this plant used in salad, sandwiches, or the like.
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Lettuce is from a Latin word that means "milk." Lettuce has a milky juice.