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letuse

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Middle English

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Etymology 1

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From the plural of Old French laitue, from Latin lactūca.

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Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈlɛtus(ə)/, /ˈlɛtuz(ə)/, /ˈlɛtis(ə)/

Noun

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letuse (plural letuses)

  1. lettuce (Lactuca sativa or a related plant)
  2. The leaves of the lettuce used as vegetables.
Descendants
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  • English: lettuce
  • Scots: lettuce, lattice
  • Welsh: letys
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Etymology 2

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From Anglo-Norman letuse; further etymology unknown.

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Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈlɛtus(ə)/, /ˈlɛtis(ə)/

Noun

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letuse (plural letusez)

  1. The near-white winter hide or fur of the least weasel; lettice.
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