Lentil

Word LENTIL
Character 6
Hyphenation len til
Pronunciations /ˈlɛntəl/

Definitions and meanings of "Lentil"

What do we mean by lentil?

A leguminous plant (Lens culinaris) native to southwest Asia, having flat pods containing lens-shaped, edible seeds. noun

The round, flattened seed of this plant. noun

The annual leguminous plant Lens esculenta, or its seeds. noun

Plural Freckles; lentigo. noun

In apparatus for rectifying alcohol, one of the lentil-shaped bulbs (of which there are generally two, but may be more) placed in the condenser between the coil and the pipe leading from the column of the still. See still and rectification. noun

A body or mass having the general form of a double-convex lens; a lenticular body or mass; a lenticle. noun

A leguminous plant of the genus Ervum (Ervum Lens), of small size, common in the fields in Europe. Also, its seed, which is used for food on the continent. noun

A small bivalve shell of the genus Ervillia, family Tellinidæ. noun

Any of several plants of the genus Lens, especially Lens culinaris, from southwest Asia, that have edible, lens-shaped seeds within flattened pods. noun

The seed of these plants, used as food. noun

Widely cultivated Eurasian annual herb grown for its edible flattened seeds that are cooked like peas and also ground into meal and for its leafy stalks that are used as fodder noun

The fruit or seed of a lentil plant noun

Round flat seed of the lentil plant used for food noun

Any of several plants of the genus Lens, especially Lens culinaris, from southwest Asia, that have edible, lens-shaped seeds within flattened pods.

The seed of these plants, used as food.

Synonyms and Antonyms for Lentil

  • Synonyms for lentil
  • Lentil synonyms not found!!!
  • Antonyms for lentil
  • Lentil antonyms not found!

The word "lentil" in example sentences

Their lentil is actually really flavorful and delicious (hard to believe, I know), and the Butternut Squash and Apple is so fragrant it makes my coworkers jealous. ❋ Unknown (2008)

Rasam is a thin lentil soup, and an integral part of traditional meals in many parts of Southern India. ❋ Nupur (2007)

The most popular M lentil is moong, often used in its sprouted avatar. ❋ Nupur (2005)

Because of this the name lentil was given to them. ❋ Mary Kennedy Core (N/A)

The staple across the country is rice and various kinds of lentil, which is locally known as dal and fish. ❋ Unknown (2008)

The lentil is a variety of the bean tribe, but in England is not used as human food, although considered the best of all kinds for pigeons. ❋ Isabella Mary (1861)

The Lentil Soup is rich with vitamins and fiber from the vegetables and the lentil is a rich source of protein and fiber too. ❋ Unknown (2008)

But one retailer, Weber, has had to launch "experience centers" where customers attend "License to Grill" sessions to learn how to use the gas-powered contraptions to grill Indian staples such as lentil patties, pineapples and idlis, basically fermented rice cakes that are traditionally steamed. ❋ Emily Wax (2011)

Within four days, a single 'lentil' produces ten shoots. ❋ Unknown (2009)

We use it along with Toor dal a kind of lentil along with tomatoes ,green chillies a lil bit of tamarind paste. ❋ Haalo (2009)

Then there is French puoy lentil which is darker in shade. ❋ Meera (2009)

The splashing process breaks the mole into perfect "lentil" shapes. ❋ E D B M (2007)

Soups that have a lot of components, such as lentil soup or chili, tend to look overly busy, like a jumble of random, mushy ingredients. ❋ Unknown (2006)

We make similar kind of lentil dosa and we call that as soft adai.. we also include handful each of dried peas, black-eyed beans, whole moong dal,..whatever dried dals we have at hand. ❋ Unknown (2006)

We make this kind of lentil dessert for festivals and special occasions... ❋ Unknown (2006)

Originally it must have been either gravel and mongo, or else mongo and some other kind of lentil nearly resembling it in size. ❋ Dean Spruill Fansler (N/A)

Cross Reference for Lentil

What does lentil mean?

Best Free Book Reviews
Best IOS App Reviews