lettuce

UK
/ˈlɛt.ɪs/
US
/ˈlɛt̬.ɪs/

Translations

lettucenoun
lettuces
pl
Iceberg lettuce is one of the most common varieties found in supermarkets.
La laitue iceberg est l’une des variétés les plus courantes que l’on trouve dans les supermarchés.
Additional translations
fricArgot pour désigner l’argent.
chevelureFamilier, pour une masse de cheveux, surtout abondante ou soignée.
Synonyms
leafy vegetable
salad greens
lettuceadjective
UK
/ˈlɛt.ɪs/
US
/ˈlɛt̬.ɪs/
Used attributively before another noun (e.g., lettuce seeds) to denote relation to or composition of lettuce.
de laitue
She bought lettuce seedlings to plant in the backyard garden.
Elle a acheté des plants de laitue à planter dans le jardin derrière la maison.

Definitions

lettucenoun
Any of several cultivated plants of the genus Lactuca, especially L. sativa, whose crisp leaves are eaten raw in salads.
Iceberg lettuce is one of the most common varieties found in supermarkets.
Slang for money, often used in informal contexts.
He was excited to finally get some lettuce from his first paycheck.
Slang: a full head of hair, especially thick or stylish hair.
The rookie skater showed up with some impressive lettuce flowing out from under his helmet.
lettuceadjective
Relating to or made of lettuce.
She bought lettuce seedlings to plant in the backyard garden.