leaf lettuce

/lif ˌlɛdəs/
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Definitions of leaf lettuce
  1. noun
    lettuce with loosely curled leaves that do not form a compact head
    synonyms: loose-leaf lettuce
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    type of:
    lettuce
    leaves of any of various plants of Lactuca sativa
  2. noun
    distinguished by leaves having curled or incised leaves forming a loose rosette that does not develop into a compact head
    synonyms: Lactuca sativa crispa
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    type of:
    lettuce
    any of various plants of the genus Lactuca
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