Definition

A type of plant with green leaves that are often eaten in salads.

Example

I like to add lettuce to my sandwich for extra crunch.

Conversation

I just bought some fresh lettuce for our salad tonight.

Nice! I love how crisp it is when it's fresh.

Yeah, nothing beats the taste of homegrown lettuce.

Absolutely! It makes the salad so much better.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Lettuce comes from the Latin word 'lactuca' (meaning milk), which is derived from 'lac' (meaning milk) due to the milky sap that the plant produces. The word 'lettuce' refers to this leafy vegetable known for its milky juice.

Memory Tip

Think of the Latin word for milk ('lac') to remember that lettuce is a plant that produces a milky sap.

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