lettuce

as infolding money
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Synonyms for lettuce

noun paper money

folding money

noun. paper money

Word Origin & History

late 13c., probably from Old French laitues, plural of laitue "lettuce," from Latin lactuca "lettuce," from lac (genitive lactis) "milk" (see lactation); so called for the milky juice of the plant.

Example Sentences for lettuce

It should be accompanied by asparagus, green peas, and lettuce.

Take off the outside leaves of a lettuce, blanch and drain them well.

Cut up the lettuce, and mix it with the lobster and mayonnaise.

A small spoonful of sugar may be sprinkled over the lettuce if liked.

Cress, Romaine, or bleached chicory may be used in place of lettuce.

They are only aconite and lettuce; and if I might ask for a little fresh water.

I am very grateful to you for that comparison about my mind being as crisp as a lettuce.

In cucumber and lettuce beds the same thing has taken place.

She began to put her lettuce into it when out fell the bottom of the basket.

She removed a lettuce from the kitchen chair, dusted it, and offered it to him.

lettuce

Synonyms for lettuce

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