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