romaine

See also: Romaine

English

Etymology

Borrowed from French romaine, the feminine of romain ("Roman"), from Latin Romanus. The romain lettuce might have entered Europe from the Middle East via Rome.

Pronunciation
  • Rhymes: -eɪn

Noun

romaine (plural romaines)

  1. Lactuca sativa var. longifolia, a type of lettuce having long crisp leaves forming a slender head.
    Synonyms: Romaine lettuce, cos lettuce, cos

Translations
type of lettuce — see Romaine lettuce

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French

Etymology

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

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ʁɔ.mɛn/
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Adjective

romaine

  1. feminine singular of romain

Noun

romaine f (plural romaines)

  1. (Louisiana) a dress

Descendants
  • Spanish: romana

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