Romaine (noun)

A type of lettuce with long, dark green leaves and a crisp texture, typically used in salads.

Origin:

From the french word "romaine" which is related to the latin word "romanica" meaning "roman".

Examples:

1. The Caesar salad is traditionally made with romaine lettuce.
2. Romaine lettuce is a good source of Vitamin A.
3. The salad mix included arugula, spinach and romaine.
4. Romaine lettuce is a staple in Mediterranean cuisine.
5. I prefer Romaine lettuce over Iceberg lettuce for salads.