lá lốt
Definition
- Noun:
- Lolot leaf: The leaf of the Piper sarmentosum plant, a species of pepper vine native to Southeast Asia. It is characterized by its heart-shaped, glossy green appearance and a distinct, mildly peppery and aromatic flavor.
- Piper sarmentosum plant: Refers to the perennial creeping plant itself, which is commonly cultivated for its culinary and medicinal leaves.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Món thịt bò nướng lá lốt rất thơm. (Grilled beef wrapped in lolot leaves is very fragrant.)
- Lá lốt thường được dùng để gói chả. (Lolot leaves are often used to wrap sausage.)
- Bà tôi trồng một giàn lá lốt trong vườn. (My grandmother grows a trellis of lolot plants in the garden.)
Advanced Usage
- In traditional medicine, the leaves and roots of the plant are sometimes used in herbal remedies.
- Nước sắc từ lá lốt có thể dùng để giảm đau khớp. (A decoction made from lolot leaves can be used to reduce joint pain.)
Variants and Related Words
- Cây lá lốt: Refers specifically to the lolot plant.
- Cây lá lốt là một loại dây leo. (The lolot plant is a type of vine.)
Synonyms
- Lolot leaf: The most direct translation.
- Wild betel leaf: A common English name, though it is botanically distinct from betel.
- Piper sarmentosum: The scientific botanical name.
Related Idioms
- While itself is not commonly found in idioms, it is a staple ingredient, leading to phrases like "gói bằng lá lốt" (wrapped in lolot leaf), which signifies a specific and beloved cooking method.
- Chả nem này ngon vì được gói bằng lá lốt. (This spring roll is delicious because it is wrapped in lolot leaf.)