lamb's lettuce
Definition
Noun 1. A type of leafy green plant: A small, annual plant with tender, dark green leaves that form loose rosettes. It is widely cultivated for use in salads and as a culinary herb, but it can also grow wild as a weed. * Scientific Context: Often refers to plants of the genus Valerianella, particularly Valerianella locusta.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The salad was garnished with fresh lamb's lettuce.
- For a mild, nutty flavor, try adding lamb's lettuce to your sandwiches.
- Although cultivated, lamb's lettuce often appears as a weed in fields.
Advanced Usage
- As a culinary term: "Lamb's lettuce" is a common name in British English and is also known as or (from French) in other culinary contexts. It is prized for its soft texture and mild flavor.
- The recipe calls for lamb's lettuce, but you can substitute it with baby spinach.
Variants and Related Words
- Corn salad (n): Another common name for the same plant, used especially in American English.
- Mâche (n): The French culinary term for lamb's lettuce, frequently used on menus.
- Valerianella (n): The botanical genus name for this plant.
Synonyms
- Corn salad: The most direct synonym in different regional dialects.
- Mâche: A synonym from French cuisine.
- Field salad: A descriptive synonym sometimes used.
Noun
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widely cultivated as a salad crop and pot herb; often a weed
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