head lettuce

/hɛd ˌlɛdəs/
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Definitions of head lettuce
  1. noun
    distinguished by leaves arranged in a dense rosette that develop into a compact ball
    synonyms: Lactuca sativa capitata
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    type of:
    lettuce
    any of various plants of the genus Lactuca
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