lentil
Translation
lentil
Examples
I made a delicious lentil soup.
I made a delicious lentil soup.
Lentils are a good source of protein.
Lentils are a good source of protein.
Grammar Patterns
((a/some)) lentil(s) a small, flat, round seed that is eaten. I made a delicious lentil soup.
Similar Words
Synonyms: pulse, legume
Etymology
From Old French `lentille`, from Latin `lenticula`, a diminutive of `lens`, 'lentil', referring to its lens-like shape.
Memory Tips
Imagine that lentils look like tiny optical lenses.