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.

• 🇫🇷Nom désignant une variété de laitue cultivée pour ses tiges épaisses et comestibles, dont le goût et la texture rappellent le céleri, et qui peut se consommer crue ou cuite.

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.

   🇫🇷Laitue asperge

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.

   🇫🇷Feuilles de celtuse (laitue asperge)

• celtuces plural form
• celtuces' possessive plural form
• celtuce's possessive singular form