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cos

cos

4.5
A lettuce with long crisp dark green leaves used in salads
  • noun
  • /kɔs/
  • UK
translation icon : lechuga romana
  • We grew cos in our garden this year alongside other leafy greens.

Examples

  • The market had a fresh supply of organic cos today.

  • I love adding cos to my salads.

  • I prefer using cos in Caesar salads for its crunchy texture.

  • Have you tried the fresh cos from the farmer's market?

  • The salad bar features a variety of greens, including cos lettuce, which adds a satisfying crunch to dishes.

  • Chefs recommend using cos in Caesar salads for its hearty and crisp texture.

  • I enjoy making wraps with sliced turkey and fresh cos for a nutritious lunch.

Synonyms

romaine
vscos
7 2.4

A long leafy lettuce with dark green, crisp leaves used in salads

is an alternative name used for the same lettuce variety
romaine lettuce
vscos
3 2.8

A long, crisp vegetable with dark green leaves used in salads

is the same variety but phrased as a two-word form
cos lettuce
vscos
  • UK
2.3

A type of lettuce with long crisp dark green leaves

is the shorter name for this same lettuce variety

Compounds

cos lettuce
  • UK
2.3

A type of lettuce with long crisp dark green leaves

Surface Forms

cos singular
coses plural

Etymology

Cos for the lettuce comes from the Greek island Cos, where this long, crisp lettuce was grown long ago. That's why the word cos now names this type of romaine lettuce.