lentils
Lentils are small, disk-shaped seeds that grow inside pods and are commonly eaten as a protein source.
You might have lentils in your kitchen if you cook Indian or Middle Eastern food. They come in different colors like green, brown, and red, and they're often used in soups, stews, or curries. Lentils can also be made into patties or pureed to make a sauce. Some people use them as a substitute for meat because of their high protein content. You can even find lentil-based products like veggie burgers or sausages in some supermarkets.
How common is "lentils"?
Word lentils is considered rare in modern English.
It appears most frequently in magazine texts and less often in other writings.
It appears most frequently in magazine texts and less often in other writings.
Definitions
noun
Any of several plants of the genus Lens, especially Lens culinaris, from southwest Asia, that have edible, lens-shaped seeds within flattened pods.
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