English · Food & Drink
lentil
/ˈlen.tɪl/
[/ˈlen.tɪl/]
small edible legume
Intermediatenoun
Definition
A lentil is a small flat seed cooked and eaten as food, often in soups and stews.
Example
She cooked a warming lentil soup spiced with cumin, garlic, and a hint of ginger.
She cooked a warming lentil soup spiced with cumin, garlic, and a hint of ginger.
Etymology
From Old French 'lentille', from Latin 'lens' (lentil), which gave its name to the optical lens.
How & Where It’s Used
A protein-rich staple in Indian and Middle Eastern cooking.