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First Known Use: 13th century
in the meaning defined at sense 1
See Words from the same year: a type of flat, round seed that is related to the pea and is eaten as a vegetable
See words that rhyme with lentil Spanish Central: Translation of lentil Nglish: Translation of lentil for Spanish speakers Britannica English: Translation of lentil for Arabic speakers Britannica.com: Encyclopedia article about lentil
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