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mesclun
[ mes-kluhn ]
/ ˈmɛs klən /
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noun
a salad consisting especially of young, tender mixed greens.
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Origin of mesclun
1985–90; <French, <mescler to mix
WORDS THAT MAY BE CONFUSED WITH mesclun
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How to use mesclun in a sentence
Toss the string beans and mesclun with enough dressing to moisten.