Bibb lettuce

[bib]

noun

1. a variety of lettuce having a small, somewhat tapering head and tender, light-green leaves.

Word History and Origins

Origin of Bibb lettuce¹

First recorded in 1960–65; allegedly after a 19th century U.S. grower, though the variety was first introduced about 1890 under the name “Half Century,” and the history of its reintroduction as “Bibb” is obscure

Example Sentences

There’s a “winter” toss juicy with citrus and a Bibb lettuce “stack” for the steakhouse demographic.

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This is, per its name, a simple, classic green salad: just Bibb lettuce, hazelnuts, vinaigrette.

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McClure said restaurant patrons really enjoy them on top of a nice salad with Bibb lettuce.

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And, any combination of tender leaves and herbs — such as baby kale, spinach or Bibb lettuce and parsley, cilantro, mint or dill — can be used.

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Fun fact: Its nickname “limestone” refers to Bibb lettuce grown in limestone soil, common in Kentucky and Indiana.

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