celtuce

A noun referring to a type of lettuce cultivated for its thick, edible stems, which have a flavor and texture similar to celery and can be eaten raw or cooked.

• 🇪🇸Sustantivo que designa una variedad de lechuga cultivada por sus tallos gruesos y comestibles, que por su sabor y textura recuerdan al apio y pueden consumirse crudos o cocinados.

1. Edible stem vegetable B2 formal culinary

   A type of lettuce cultivated for its thick, edible stem, which is often eaten raw or cooked.

   • Celtuce stems can be sliced and added to salads for a crunchy texture.
   • She stir-fried celtuce with garlic and soy sauce.
   • The mild flavor of celtuce makes it a versatile ingredient in many dishes.

   🇪🇸Lechuga tallo

2. Leaves used as greens B2 formal culinary

   The leaves of the celtuce plant, which can be eaten raw or cooked, similar to celery.

   • The tender leaves of celtuce are perfect for a fresh green salad.
   • He cooked the celtuce leaves lightly with olive oil and lemon.
   • Celtuce leaves have a slightly nutty taste when steamed.

   🇪🇸Hojas de lechuga-esparrago

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• celtuce's possessive singular form