crisphead lettuce
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Definition
- Noun:
- A type of lettuce with crisp, tightly packed, light-green leaves forming a firm, rounded head: This variety is known for its crunchy texture and mild flavor. It is commonly used in salads and sandwiches.
Examples of Usage
- Noun:
- The recipe calls for one head of crisphead lettuce, chopped.
- Crisphead lettuce stays fresh longer than leaf lettuce because of its dense structure.
- For a classic wedge salad, you need a firm crisphead lettuce.
Advanced Usage
- As a culinary term: Often specified in recipes to indicate the required texture and structure, as it holds dressings differently than loose-leaf varieties.
- The crunch of crisphead lettuce is essential for the texture of this taco salad.
Variants and Related Words
- Iceberg lettuce: This is the most common and popular cultivar of crisphead lettuce. The terms are often used interchangeably in everyday language.
- While 'iceberg' is a specific type, all iceberg lettuce is crisphead lettuce.
Synonyms
- Head lettuce: A general term for lettuces that grow in a firm, rounded head.
- Iceberg lettuce: The predominant commercial variety of crisphead lettuce.
Notes on Meaning
- The term specifically refers to the physical form (a firm head) and texture (crisp) of the lettuce, not to a single leaf. It is a category that includes several cultivars, with 'Iceberg' being the most famous example.
Noun
- lettuce with crisp tightly packed light-green leaves in a firm head
- iceberg is still the most popular lettuce