cos lettuce

noun

1. romaine.

Word History and Origins

Origin of cos lettuce¹

First recorded in 1690–1700

Example Sentences

In shape it resembles a giant cos lettuce forming a head some fifteen inches long.

From Project Gutenberg

The Cos Lettuce requires to be tied up to blanch; this should be done ten days before it is wanted for use.

From Project Gutenberg

The Cos Lettuce is an upright-growing type much esteemed in Europe, but less grown here.

From Project Gutenberg