Definition for LET'TUCE

LET'TUCE, n. [let'tis; Fr. laitue; It. lattuga; Sp. lechuga; Arm. lactuzen; G. lattich; D. latuw; from L. lactuca, according to Varro, from lac, milk.]

The English popular name of several species of Lactuca, some of which are used as salads.

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