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puy lentil

British  
/ pwiː /

noun

  1. a greyish-green variety of lentil that retains its shape after cooking

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Etymology

Origin of puy lentil

C20: named after Le Puy , in Haute-Loire, France

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Alice Hart's roast pepper, courgette and puy lentil salad: Works just as well warm as at room temperature, so is ideal picnic fodder.

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