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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Replace red meat or poultry with legumes, tofu, or lentils, then pair with a whole grain and vegetables.
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Jamie Johnson, Verywell Health, 2 Oct. 2025
Our Sopa De Lentejas, or Mexican lentil soup, packs incredible depth and warmth into a dish ready in just over an hour.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 27 Sep. 2025
Beans, chickpeas, peas, lentils, etc.
—Anthea Levi, Health, 26 Sep. 2025
Just add a cup of lentils to the mix, and enjoy the extra benefits.
—Audrey Bruno, SELF, 25 Sep. 2025
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Jamie Johnson, Verywell Health, 2 Oct. 2025
Our Sopa De Lentejas, or Mexican lentil soup, packs incredible depth and warmth into a dish ready in just over an hour.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 27 Sep. 2025
Beans, chickpeas, peas, lentils, etc.
—Anthea Levi, Health, 26 Sep. 2025
Just add a cup of lentils to the mix, and enjoy the extra benefits.
—Audrey Bruno, SELF, 25 Sep. 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 10 Oct. 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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