LETTUCE


Meaning of LETTUCE in English

n. 1 a composite plant, Lactuca sativa, with crisp edible leaves used in salads. 2 any of various plants resembling this.

[ ME letus(e), rel. to OF laitu‰ f. L lactuca f. lac lactis milk, with ref. to its milky juice ]

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