romaine

American  

[roh-meyn, ruh-] / roʊˈmeɪn, rə- /

noun

1. Also called cos, cos lettuce.  Also called romaine lettuce,.  a variety of lettuce, Lactuca sativa longifolia, having a cylindrical head of long, relatively loose leaves.

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romaine British  

/ rəʊˈmeɪn /

noun

1. the usual US and Canadian name for cos 1

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Etymology

Origin of romaine

1905–10; < French, feminine of romain Roman

Example Sentences

In announcing Gramma’s death, the zoo posted video of her munching on vegetarian meals — romaine lettuce and cactus fruit were particular favorites — and meandering around her habitat and lazily plodding through a pond.

From Los Angeles Times

Mind you, this is the same influencer who went viral for making a “deconstructed salad,” which is essentially a whole romaine leaf dressed in lemon juice, olive oil, salt and pepper.

From Salon

Because radish greens are delicate in texture, they pair well with similar-textured greens rather than firm greens, like iceberg lettuce or romaine.

From Salon

At the grocery store, I linger in the produce section with the reverence of a botanist on sabbatical, basket brimming with romaine, iceberg, butter — anything leafy and remotely flirty.

From Salon

We’ll make veggie sandwiches throughout the week, which is like romaine lettuce, mushrooms, tomatoes and cucumber.

From Los Angeles Times