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countable and uncountable, plural lettuces
An edible plant, Lactuca sativa and its close relatives, having a head of green and/or purple leaves. examples
(uncountable) The leaves of the lettuce plant, eaten as a vegetable; as a dish often mixed with other ingredients, dressing etc. examples
(uncountable, US, slang) United States paper currency; dollars. quotations
To steady himself he counts the money left in his wallet. Seventy-three; today was payday. Fingering so much lettuce strengthens his nerves.
1960, John Updike, 'Rabbit, Run', page 26
A strong yellow-green colour, like that of lettuce (also called lettuce green). examples
(uncountable, slang) weed or marijuana
(uncountable, slang) long hair, as worn by an exemplar of bro culture