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lentil

[ len-til, -tl ]

noun

  1. a plant, Lens culinaris, of the legume family, having flattened, biconvex seeds used as food.
  2. the seed itself.


lentil

/ ˈ±ôÉ›²Ô³Ùɪ±ô /

noun

  1. a small annual leguminous plant, Lens culinaris, of the Mediterranean region and W Asia, having edible brownish convex seeds
  2. any of the seeds of this plant, which are cooked and eaten as a vegetable, in soups, etc
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of lentil1

First recorded in 1200–50; Middle English, from Old French lentille, from Vulgar Latin ±ô±ð²Ô³ÙÄ«³¦³Ü±ô²¹ (unrecorded), from Latin lenticula; lenticle
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of lentil1

C13: from Old French lentille, from Latin lenticula, diminutive of ±ôŧ²Ô²õ lentil
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India mainly exports rice, shrimp, honey, vegetable extracts, castor oil and black pepper, while the US sends almonds, walnuts, pistachios, apples and lentils.

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There, they collect their share of pre-mixed dough made with lentils and spices, which they take home to roll into poppadoms.

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People keep asking for it because they’re tired of eating pasta and lentils for four months.

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So, some food manufacturers will increase the proportion of pea and lentil proteins they're using, which makes the meat alternative look more brown while cooking.

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Students planted cilantro in a garden tower, met a local organic farmer who grows red lentils, and learned about corn.

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