Definition of Iceberg lettuce

1. Noun. Lettuce with crisp tightly packed light-green leaves in a firm head. "Iceberg is still the most popular lettuce"

Exact synonyms: Crisphead Lettuce, Iceberg
Generic synonyms: Lettuce
Group relationships: Head Lettuce, Lactuca Sativa Capitata

Definition of Iceberg lettuce

1. Noun. A lettuce cultivar noted for its crunchiness; the most familiar of all lettuces sold in the United States. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Lexicographical Neighbors of Iceberg Lettuce

ice wagon
ice water
ice wedge
ice wine
ice worm
ice yacht
ice yachting
ice yachts
iceane
icebag
iceball
icebath
icebaths
iceberg
iceberg lettuce (current term)
iceberglike
icebergs
icebird
icebirds
iceblink
iceblinks
iceblock
iceblocks
iceboat
iceboater
iceboaters
iceboating
iceboatings
iceboats

Literary usage of Iceberg lettuce

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. American Gardening (1895)
"iceberg lettuce.—I wonder how many of the readers of AMERICAN GARDENING have tried the iceberg lettuce. I sowed one packet of the seed in rich soil, ..."

2. Cruising Cuisine for Home Entertaining by Elena Vakhrenova (2002)
"Slice the carrots with a mandolin kitchen slicer and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 6 hours. ln 6 martini glasses, arrange iceberg lettuce on the ..."

3. Fruits and Vegetables: Enhanced Federal Efforts to Increase Consumption by Lawrence J. Dyckman, Erin Lansburgh (2003)
"Similarly, canned tomatoes and iceberg lettuce—included in USDA's "other vegetables" category—are shown separately. ..."

4. Practical Gardening: Vegetables and Fruits, Helpful Hints for the Home by Hugh Findlay (1918)
"Grand Rapids, Early Curled Simpson and Silesian. Lettuce (Summer).—Hanson Improved and Iceberg. Lettuce (Cos).—Kingsholm Cos, Paris White Cos. Musk-melons. ..."

5. Teaching Adolescent Writers by Kelly Gallagher (2006)
"The mixture *"^ ' was served inside a delicate piece of iceberg lettuce and topped with a tangy, kick-to-it vinaigrette, made with ginger and rice vinegar. ..."

6. Florida Salads: A Collection of Dainty, Wholesome Salad Recipes that Will by Frances Barber Harris (1918)
"When firm and ice cold, around the ends of each half fit a curled white iceberg lettuce leaf. Serve with Nut Dressing. LETTUCE AND MAYONNAISE. ..."

7. The Handbook for Practical Farmers: Dealing with the More Important Aspects by Hugh Findlay (1920)
"Hanson Improved and Iceberg. Lettuce (cos).— Kingsholm Cos, Paris White Cos. Muskmelons.— Rocky Ford, Jenny Lind, Gem, Miller Cream, Hackensack. ..."

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