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leaf lettuce

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noun
a type of lettuce having loosely clustered, often curled leaves that are sometimes tinged with red.
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How to use leaf lettuce in a sentence

  • The head lettuce is best for all salads, but the leaf lettuce may be used if the other is not obtainable.

  • Use the leaf lettuce and cut crosswise into narrow ribbons, using scissors or a very sharp knife.

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