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Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

iceberg lettuce

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: 3.14 in modern English

Syllables
ice-berg let-tuce
IPA
21
Scrabble Score
14
Letters
3
Syllables
9
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A lettuce cultivar (Lactuca sativa var. capitata) noted for its crunchiness; the most familiar of all lettuces sold in the United States.

Countable; Uncountable

Example Sentences

Etymology

Apparently originally a trade name.

Usage

Inflected Forms

iceberg lettuces (plural)

Synonyms

crisphead lettuce iceberg

Questions

What does iceberg lettuce mean?
A lettuce cultivar (Lactuca sativa var. capitata) noted for its crunchiness; the most familiar of all lettuces sold in the United States.
Where does iceberg lettuce come from?
Apparently originally a trade name.

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