butterhead
noun[CorU]
uk/ˈbʌt.ə.hed/us/ˈbʌt̬.ɚ.hed/(alsobutterhead lettuce)atypeoflettuce(=greensaladvegetable)withsoft, roundleavesand asweetflavour:
Butterhead has morelooselyfurledleavesthan crisphead.
Serve with amustarddressingand someshreddedbutterheadlettuce.
Synonym
butter lettuce
- Butterheads,romaines, and crispheads should beharvestedwhen theheadbeginstoform.
- Lettuce,particularlythe butterheadvarieties, is notdifficulttogrow.
- Irememberwhenpeopleused todrenchbutterheadleavesinlargeblobsofsaladcream.
Types of vegetable
- alfalfa
- allium
- Anaheim
- artichoke
- arugula
- Chinese leaves
- collard
- corn on the cob
- corn salad
- cornichon
- jicama
- kabocha
- kale
- kohlrabi
- lacinato kale
- salsify
- savoy cabbage
- scallion
- Scotch bonnet
- shallot