butterhead lettuce

/ˈbʌt̬ərˌ(h)ɛd ˈlɛt̬əs/
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Definitions of butterhead lettuce
  1. noun
    lettuce with relatively soft leaves in a loose head; easily broken or bruised
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    types:
    buttercrunch
    lettuce with delicate and relatively crunchy leaves
    Bibb lettuce
    lettuce with relatively crisp leaves
    Boston lettuce
    lettuce with relatively soft leaves
    type of:
    lettuce
    leaves of any of various plants of Lactuca sativa
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