lentile

Middle English

/ˈlɛntil(ə)/

noun
Definitions
  • The seed of the lentil Lens culinaris used as food.

Etymology

Borrowed from Old French lentille derived from Latin lenticula (lentil).

Origin

Latin

lenticula

Gloss

lentil

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