cos
Translation
romaine lettuce
Examples
I need a cos lettuce for the Caesar salad.
I need a romaine lettuce for the Caesar salad.
She bought a bag of chopped cos.
She bought a bag of chopped romaine.
Grammar Patterns
a romaine lettuce a type of lettuce with long, crisp leaves I need a romaine lettuce for the Caesar salad.
Similar Words
Synonyms: romaine, iceberg lettuce, little gem
Etymology
Named after the Greek island of Kos, where it is said to have originated. In the US, it's almost always called 'romaine'.
Memory Tips
Remember that 'cos' in British English is 'romaine' in American English. It comes from the island of 'Kos'.