单词 | lettuce |
释义 | Word Frequency lettuce(ˈlɛtɪs) noun 1. any of various plants of the genus Lactuca, esp L. sativa, which is cultivated in many varieties for its large edible leaves: family Asteraceae (composites) 2. the leaves of any of these varieties, which are eaten in salads 3. any of various plants that resemble true lettuce, such as lamb's lettuce and sea lettuce Word origin C13: probably from Old French laitues, pl of laitue, from Latin lactūca, from lac- milk, because of its milky juice |
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