leaf lettuce

noun

1. a type of lettuce having loosely clustered, often curled leaves that are sometimes tinged with red.

Example Sentences

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

From Project Gutenberg

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

From Project Gutenberg