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noun

romaine

roh-MAYN/rəʊˈmeɪn/

A type of lettuce with long, crisp leaves forming an upright head.

The cut romaine reveals tightly nested leaves around a firm central heart.

A whole elongated romaine lettuce head beside a lengthwise-cut half, exposing tightly nested pale leaves and a firm central heart; one detached long leaf clearly displays its thick white rib.
Etymology
romaineLatinRoman; of Rome

Romaine means “Roman” in the expression “Roman lettuce.” The name probably reflects the lettuce’s early importation into Western Europe from the eastern Mediterranean through the port of Rome.

In context

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More examples

  • She washes each romaine leaf before making lettuce wraps.
  • We grill halved heads of romaine for a smoky side dish.
  • This Caesar salad calls for two hearts of romaine.

Forms

romaine

Similar words

lettuce
A broader term that includes romaine and other leafy varieties.