romaine
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- noun
- /roʊˈmeɪn/
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lechuga romana
- Restaurants on the East Coast have recalled romaine lettuce due to a recent E. Coli outbreak.
- romaine lettuce
- romaine leaves
- a romaine salad
Name two different lettuces right now, Romaine and Caesar.
- Name two different lettuces right now, Romaine and Caesar.
Examples
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Romaine, red peppers, chopped tomatoes, corn, tortilla strips, Kalamata olives, fried chicken, and cheddar make up my favorite salad.
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- Like a mixed romaine salad topped with vinaigrette and pecans.
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And then I have some romaine and then I have some red romaine and then I have some more romaine right there.
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Uh, is this romaine lettuce?
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I had baby romaine lettuce with baked beans.
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There are several different types of lettuce to choose from, including romaine, iceberg, and spring mix.
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Today I made it with romaine, spinach, cilantro, fresh ginger, and pineapple, with a bit of ripe banana.
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For lunch, I have a half a cup of beans, 8 ounces of chicken breast, and 2 cups of shredded romaine with salsa as my dressing.
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If you choose the latter, I suggest the authentic Italian burger with mozzarella, romaine lettuce, Roma tomatoes, and a slice of prosciutto to top it off.
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When ready to serve, toss the romaine with some vinaigrette so the greens are lightly dressed.
Synonyms
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A leafy green vegetable often eaten raw in salads
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A long, crisp vegetable with dark green leaves used in salads
A type of lettuce with long crisp dark green leaves
A lettuce with long crisp dark green leaves used in salads
A lettuce with long dark green spoon-shaped leaves often used in salads
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How Crisp
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Etymology
The word romaine comes from the French word romaine, meaning 'Roman', because this long, upright lettuce was once linked to Rome. So think of romaine as 'Roman' lettuce to remember its tall, crisp leaves.