lentil

• Kleines, rundes, flaches Samenkorn der Linse, das als Hülsenfrucht gegessen, zu Mehl verarbeitet oder als Viehfutter verwendet wird; auch die Pflanze selbst, die diese Samen trägt.

A noun referring to the small, round, flat seed of the lentil plant, widely cultivated for its edible seeds which are cooked like peas and also ground into meal, and for its leafy stalks used as fodder.

1. Edible seedA2formalculinary

   A small, round, flat seed from the lentil plant, commonly used in cooking, especially in soups and stews.

   Linse

   • She cooked a hearty lentil soup for dinner.
   • Lentils are a great source of protein and fiber.
   • He added red lentils to the curry for extra texture.

2. Plant fruit or seedB1formal

   The fruit or seed of the lentil plant, which is harvested and dried for consumption.

   Frucht oder Samen

   • The farmer harvested the lentils in late summer.
   • Each lentil pod contains one or two seeds.
   • Dried lentils can be stored for months without spoiling.

3. Lentil plantB2formalscientific

   A widely cultivated Eurasian annual herb grown for its edible flattened seeds, which are cooked like peas or ground into meal, and for its leafy stalks used as animal fodder.

   Linse

   • The lentil plant thrives in well-drained soil and a temperate climate.
   • Farmers rotate lentil crops to improve soil fertility.
   • The stalks of the lentil plant are often used as fodder for livestock.