lentil
1 synonym for lentil, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A small, disc-shaped edible seed from a legume plant, commonly dried and used in soups and stews.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
lentil plant
How to use lentil
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
red lentils
green lentils
lentil soup
Etymology
From Latin lēns, the same word that gave us "lens" — because a magnifying lens is shaped like a lentil seed.
Full origin of lentil →Frequently asked questions
What does “lentil” mean?
The word “lentil” means a small, disc-shaped edible seed from a legume plant, commonly dried and used in soups and stews. In plain terms, a small round pulse used in cooking, especially soups, curries, and stews.
How do you pronounce “lentil”?
“Lentil” is pronounced LEHN-tuhl (/ˈlɛntəl/ in IPA).
How do you use “lentil” in a sentence?
Here is “lentil” used in a sentence: “She simmered red lentils with cumin and garlic for a quick curry.”
What part of speech is “lentil”?
“Lentil” is a noun.
Where does the word “lentil” come from?
The word “lentil” comes from Latin. From Latin lēns, the same word that gave us "lens" — because a magnifying lens is shaped like a lentil seed.
