lamb's lettuce
noun[U]
mainlyUKuk/ˈlæmz ˌlet.ɪs/us/ˌlæmz ˈlet̬.ɪs/aplantwhosesmall, round,greenleavesare used insalads:
Thetypicalmixedgreensaladincludesfrisee, lamb'slettuce,babyoakleaf,rocket, andradicchio.
There's nothingbetterthan lamb'slettucefreshlypickedfrom thegarden.
Synonyms
corn salad
mache
- You can use mâche (lamb'slettuce) or othergreens.
- Lamb'slettuce(cornsalad)providesjuicyleaveswith amildflavour, and can besownoutdoorsinAug/Sep.
- Arrange a few lamb'slettuceleaveson eachcanapé.
- I neverbuythosesupermarketbagsof rocketarugula and lamb'slettuce.
Types of vegetable
- alfalfa
- allium
- Anaheim
- artichoke
- arugula
- Chinese cabbage
- Chinese leaves
- collard
- corn on the cob
- corn salad
- Jerusalem artichoke
- jicama
- kabocha
- kale
- kohlrabi
- salsify
- savoy cabbage
- scallion
- Scotch bonnet
- shallot