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lettuceMain Entry: let·tuce Pronunciation: \ˈle-təs\ Function: noun Etymology: Middle English letuse, from Anglo-French letuse, probably from plural of letue lettuce plant, from Latin lactuca, from lact-, lac milk; from its milky juice — more at galaxy Date: 14th century : any of a genus (Lactuca) of composite plants; especially : a common garden vegetable (L. sativa) whose succulent leaves are used especially in salads
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