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Synonyms for lettuce


Grammar : Noun
Spell : let-is
Phonetic Transcription : ˈlɛt ɪs

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Définition of lettuce

Origin :
  • late 13c., probably from Old French laitues, plural of laitue "lettuce," from Latin lactuca "lettuce," from lac (genitive lactis) "milk" (see lactation); so called for the milky juice of the plant.
  • As in folding money : noun paper money
  • As in dough : noun money
Example sentences :
  • It should be accompanied by asparagus, green peas, and lettuce.
  • Extract from : « Directions for Cookery, in its Various Branches » by Eliza Leslie
  • Take off the outside leaves of a lettuce, blanch and drain them well.
  • Extract from : « The Cook's Decameron: A Study in Taste: » by Mrs. W. G. Waters
  • Cut up the lettuce, and mix it with the lobster and mayonnaise.
  • Extract from : « The Skilful Cook » by Mary Harrison
  • A small spoonful of sugar may be sprinkled over the lettuce if liked.
  • Extract from : « Desserts and Salads » by Gesine Lemcke
  • Cress, Romaine, or bleached chicory may be used in place of lettuce.
  • Extract from : « Sandwiches » by Sarah Tyson Heston Rorer
  • They are only aconite and lettuce; and if I might ask for a little fresh water.
  • Extract from : « The Bramleighs Of Bishop's Folly » by Charles James Lever
  • I am very grateful to you for that comparison about my mind being as crisp as a lettuce.
  • Extract from : « Hortus Inclusus » by John Ruskin
  • In cucumber and lettuce beds the same thing has taken place.
  • Extract from : « Mushrooms: how to grow them » by William Falconer
  • She began to put her lettuce into it when out fell the bottom of the basket.
  • Extract from : « Fairy Tales from Brazil » by Elsie Spicer Eells
  • She removed a lettuce from the kitchen chair, dusted it, and offered it to him.
  • Extract from : « Once a Week » by Alan Alexander Milne

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