romaine

See also: Romaine

English

Etymology

Borrowed from French romaine, the feminine of romain ("Roman"), from Latin Romanus

Pronunciation

Rhymes: -eɪn

Noun

romaine (plural romaines)

Lactuca sativa var. longifolia, a type of lettuce having long crisp leaves forming a slender head.

Synonyms

(type of lettuce): Romaine lettuce, Cos lettuce, Cos

Anagrams

moanier, moraine

French

Etymology

Feminine of romain ("Roman") from Latin romanus.

Pronunciation

IPA^(key): /ʁɔ.mɛn/

Adjective

romaine

feminine singular of romain

Anagrams

moraine

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