lamb's lettuce

American  

noun

1. corn salad.

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lamb's lettuce British  

noun

1. another name for corn salad

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Etymology

Origin of lamb's lettuce

First recorded in 1590–1600

Example Sentences

The most traditional garnish for this dish is a simple lamb’s lettuce salad.

From The Guardian • Jul. 8, 2015

There is marjoram and sage, clary, spearmint, peppermint, salsify, elecampane, tansy, assafœtida, coriander, angelica, caper spurge, lamb's lettuce, and sorrel.

From Nature Near London by Jefferies, Richard

It is also known as lamb's lettuce, and in America as fetticus.

From The Art of Living in Australia ; together with three hundred Australian cookery recipes and accessory kitchen information by Mrs. H. Wicken by Muskett, Philip E.

This lamb's lettuce is greatly appreciated on the Continent, and makes one of the best of salads, especially when mixed with celery.

From The Art of Living in Australia ; together with three hundred Australian cookery recipes and accessory kitchen information by Mrs. H. Wicken by Muskett, Philip E.