mesclun
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of mesclun
1985–90; < French, < mescler to mix
Example Sentences
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For a fall harvest beginning in early September, opt for fast-growing greens like lettuces, arugula, mesclun mixes, maché, chard, spinach and radishes or herbs like cilantro and parsley.
From Seattle Times • Sep. 1, 2023
Also called “spring mix,” mesclun is a mix of soft and tender — often baby — greens.
From Washington Post • Mar. 21, 2022
The quickest leaf lettuce to mature is mesclun mix.
From Salon • Sep. 19, 2021
It was to a garden what Soylent is to confit de canard with fingerling potatoes and mesclun greens.
From Scientific American • Jun. 25, 2018
The watermelon , too, joined sweet and savory with juicy chunks of fruit, tangy red onions, niçoise olives and a creamy feta cheese over mesclun greens.
From New York Times • Jul. 16, 2010
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