Definition

A type of lettuce that has tightly packed, crunchy leaves and forms a firm head, often light green in color.

Example

I bought a crisphead lettuce to make a fresh salad for dinner.

Conversation

Have you tried the new salad place in town?

Not yet, but I heard they use fresh ingredients.

I love their crisphead lettuce; it makes the salads so crunchy!

Sounds delicious! I need to check it out this weekend.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Crisphead is formed from "crisp" (from Old English "crisp", meaning curled or frizzy) and "head" (from Old English "heafod", meaning the top or leader). The word "crisphead" refers to a type of lettuce with tightly curled leaves that form a compact head.

Memory Tip

Think of 'curled' ('crisp') leaves forming a 'top' ('head') — that's why crisphead refers to a type of lettuce with tightly curled leaves.

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