bibb lettuce

bibb let·tuce

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [bib let-is]
- /bɪb ˈlɛt ɪs/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [bib let-is]
- /bɪb ˈlɛt ɪs/

Definitions of bibb lettuce words

noun bibb lettuce a type of butterhead lettuce, formed in loose heads of very crisp, dark-green leaves 3
noun bibb lettuce a variety of lettuce having a small, somewhat tapering head and tender, light-green leaves. 1
noun bibb lettuce Boston lettuce. 0

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Origin of bibb lettuce

First appearance:

before 1960

One of the 3% newest English words

First recorded in 1960-65; allegedly after a 19th century U.S. grower, though the variety was first introduced about 1890 under the name “Half Century,” and the history of its reintroduction as “Bibb” is obscure

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Parts of speech for Bibb lettuce

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bibb lettuce popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 32% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 70% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

bibb lettuce usage trend in Literature

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