01 n. a type of lettuce (Lactuca sativa asparagina) valued especially for its edible stems.
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a type of lettuce (Lactuca sativa asparagina) valued especially for its edible stems.
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a salad green having characteristics of both lettuce and celery; stems eaten either raw or cooked.
Syn.
stem lettuce, Lactuca sativa asparagina.