lentil
noun
a plant, Lens culinaris, of the legume family, having flattened, biconvex seeds used as food.
lentils
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pluralof lentil.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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The government provided the family with a relief kit containing rice, lentils and cooking oil.
From BBC ● Aug. 11, 2026
“It’s traditionally done with rice and beans, but this one I do with lentils and red quinoa, which those two by themselves are powerfully protein and fiber packed,” she said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 16, 2026
For vegetarians, you can get your protein from lentils, nuts, milk, tofu and cheese too.
From BBC ● Jul. 8, 2026
The lentils are well-cooked when they are tender — you should be able to press and mash the individual grains between your fingers.
From Salon ● Jun. 7, 2026
I could only steal glances at Mr. Pirzada, sitting beside me in his olive green jacket, calmly creating a well in his rice to make room for a second helping of lentils.
From "Interpreter of Maladies" by Jhumpa Lahiri
