Definitions for lentil
ˈlɛn tɪl, -tllentil

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. lentilnoun

   round flat seed of the lentil plant used for food

2. lentilnoun

   the fruit or seed of a lentil plant

3. lentil, lentil plant, Lens culinarisnoun

   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

WiktionaryRate this definition:5.0 / 1 vote

1. lentilnoun

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

2. lentilnoun

   The seed of these plants, used as food.

3. Etymology: From lentille < lenticula, diminutive of lens.

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Lentilnoun

   It hath a papilionaceous flower, the pointal of which becomes a short pod, containing orbicular seeds, for the most part convex; the leaves are conjugated, growing to one mid-rib, and are terminated by tendrils. Philip Miller

   Etymology: lens, Latin; lentille, French.

   The Philistines were gathered together, where was a piece of ground full of lentiles. 2 Sam. xxiii. 11.

WikipediaRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Lentil

   The lentil (Lens culinaris or Lens esculenta) is an edible legume. It is an annual plant known for its lens-shaped seeds. It is about 40 cm (16 in) tall, and the seeds grow in pods, usually with two seeds in each. As a food crop, the largest producer is Canada, producing 45% of the world’s total lentils. Lentils are used around the world for culinary purposes. In cuisines of the Indian subcontinent, where lentils are a staple, split lentils (often with their hulls removed) known as dal are often cooked into a thick curry/gravy that is usually eaten with rice or rotis. Elsewhere, such as in Iran, Ethiopia, the Americas and Europe, lentils are used in stews and soups.

ChatGPTRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. lentil

   A lentil is a type of legume that is small, round, and typically comes in various colors like green, red, and brown. It is widely used in cooking, particularly in South Asian cuisines, and is known for its high protein and fiber content. The lentil plant, from the family Fabaceae, is also cultivated as a food crop.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Lentilnoun

   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

2. Etymology: [F. lentille, fr. L. lenticula, dim. of lens, lentis, lentil. Cf. Lens.]

WikidataRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Lentil

   The lentil is an edible pulse/bean. It is a bushy annual plant of the legume family, grown for its lens-shaped seeds. It is about 40 centimetres tall and the seeds grow in pods, usually with two seeds in each.

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Lentil

   len′til, n. an annual plant, common near the Mediterranean, bearing pulse used for food. [O. Fr. lentille—L. lens, lentis, the lentil.]

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1. • Legume

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1. Lintel

2. lintel

3. tellin'

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of lentil in Chaldean Numerology is: 3

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of lentil in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9

Examples of lentil in a Sentence

1. Yasi Ansari:

   An example might be a spinach salad with a small glass of orange juice or a lentil soup with chopped tomatoes.

2. Robert Graham:

   One of my favorite things to cook is a lentil, mushroom, tomato Bolognese( see recipe for Vegan Bolognese below). I love it because it's stealth health — people think they are eating meat.

3. Samantha Heller:

   There is no one miracle food that will launch us into immortality, the lifestyle as a whole must be considered, including daily physical activity and eating less( of) animal foods like meat, cheese and butter. It is easiest to encourage people to eat a variety of plant foods such as salads, trail mix, roasted vegetables, pasta primavera, almond butter and banana sandwiches, lentil soup, or edamame hummus.

4. Tamara Duker Freuman:

   A salad with grilled chicken is fine, but try adding a baked sweet potato, a heaping scoop of chickpeas or even a thick, hearty lentil soup.

5. Jane Fallon:

   I get up, I play, I have soup, lentil soup, I have a little nap like a toddler and then Im ready to go again.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=lentil
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Lentil
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=lentil
4. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lentil
5. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
6. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lentil
7. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=lentil
8. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=lentil