celtuce
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of celtuce
Example Sentences
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Recently I discovered celtuce, which also makes a great crunchy snack.
From Washington Post • Jul. 30, 2018
Green celtuce stems can be a nice crisp side dish for summer, but Frenchette serves them in a steaming-hot gratin, slick with bone marrow; it’s perfect for January.
From New York Times • Jul. 10, 2018
Examples include black sea bass served with squid and fennel, and a Monterey Bay abalone served with green tomatoes and celtuce.
From Time • Aug. 17, 2017
Wang said he was inspired to start the society after watching in dismay while a 30-year-old chef from a five-star hotel added celtuce, also called asparagus lettuce, to kung pao chicken.
From Seattle Times • Jun. 20, 2016
Planted wherever lettuce will grow, celtuce grows with beanshoot speed.
From Time Magazine Archive
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