1
: a widely cultivated Eurasian annual leguminous plant (Vicia lens synonym Lens culinaris) with flattened edible seeds and leafy stalks used as fodder
2
: the seed of the lentil
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Hugs and tears, memories, rum, beer, heaps of lentils and potatoes.
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Abraham Jiménez Enoa, The Dial, 9 Dec. 2025
Beans and Legumes Legumes (beans and lentils) are a good source of zinc.
—Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 9 Dec. 2025
Replace half of the meat in your recipes with lentils or beans.
—Sherri Gordon, Health, 5 Dec. 2025
Protein- and fiber-rich red lentils form the base of the stew, cooking quickly and softening into a rich, wholesome broth, while kale adds texture and green vitality.
—Lynda Balslev, Mercury News, 2 Dec. 2025
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Abraham Jiménez Enoa, The Dial, 9 Dec. 2025
Beans and Legumes Legumes (beans and lentils) are a good source of zinc.
—Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 9 Dec. 2025
Replace half of the meat in your recipes with lentils or beans.
—Sherri Gordon, Health, 5 Dec. 2025
Protein- and fiber-rich red lentils form the base of the stew, cooking quickly and softening into a rich, wholesome broth, while kale adds texture and green vitality.
—Lynda Balslev, Mercury News, 2 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for lentil
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“Lentil.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lentil. Accessed 13 Dec. 2025.
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lentil
noun
len·til
ˈlent-ᵊl 
: a Eurasian plant of the legume family widely grown for its flattened edible seeds and leafy stalks used as food for cattle
also
: its seed
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