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mesclun
[
mes
-kl
uh
n]
/ˈmɛs klən/
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noun
1.
a salad consisting especially of young, tender mixed greens.
Origin of
mesclun
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1985-1990
1985-90;
<
French,
<
mescler
to mix
Can be confused
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mescaline
,
mesclun
.
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Toss the string beans and
mesclun
with enough dressing to moisten.
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