: a lettuce that belongs to a cultivar of garden lettuce (Lactuca sativa var. longifolia) and has long crisp leaves and columnar heads
called also cos lettuce
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Order the deluxe martini with gin or vodka, extra-dry vermouth, and olives or a twist; pair with truffle fries and the hearts of romaine Caesar, available on special request from the restaurant, all as classic as the setting itself.
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Melinda Sheckells, HollywoodReporter, 11 Nov. 2025
The farm in the mountains south of Fayetteville grows nine different varieties of lettuce, including red and green varieties of Bibb, Oakleaf and Sweet Crisp lettuces, romaine, arugula, kale, bok choy, microgreens, as well as herbs like basil, thyme and oregano.
—Cristina Larue, Arkansas Online, 9 Nov. 2025
Crisp iceberg and romaine lettuce, colorful veggies, and crunchy croutons are bathed in a zesty homemade Italian dressing with just the right amount of richness from mayonnaise.
—Lizzy Briskin, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Nov. 2025
Use large leafy greens like romaine lettuce to make a sandwich with chicken salad or turkey.
—Carrie Madormo, Verywell Health, 6 Nov. 2025
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Melinda Sheckells, HollywoodReporter, 11 Nov. 2025
The farm in the mountains south of Fayetteville grows nine different varieties of lettuce, including red and green varieties of Bibb, Oakleaf and Sweet Crisp lettuces, romaine, arugula, kale, bok choy, microgreens, as well as herbs like basil, thyme and oregano.
—Cristina Larue, Arkansas Online, 9 Nov. 2025
Crisp iceberg and romaine lettuce, colorful veggies, and crunchy croutons are bathed in a zesty homemade Italian dressing with just the right amount of richness from mayonnaise.
—Lizzy Briskin, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Nov. 2025
Use large leafy greens like romaine lettuce to make a sandwich with chicken salad or turkey.
—Carrie Madormo, Verywell Health, 6 Nov. 2025
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“Romaine.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/romaine. Accessed 28 Nov. 2025.
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romaine
noun
ro·maine
rō-ˈmān 
: a lettuce with a tall loose head of long crisp leaves
called also romaine lettuce
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