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Definition of Crisphead
1. Noun. A lettuce (such as ''Iceberg'') with crisp tightly packed light-green leaves in a firm head ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Crisphead
1. [n -S]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Crisphead
Literary usage of Crisphead
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. The Home Vegetable Garden by Adolph Kruhm (1914)
"Among the midseason sorts are two distinct divisions: Butterhead and crisphead —one
with smooth, fatty leaves and the other with brittle, crisp leaves and ..."
2. Laitues, chicorées frisées et scaroles =: Lettuces, curled-leaved endives ...edited by [Anonymus AC03539612] edited by [Anonymus AC03539612] (2002)
"Sizing A. Minimum weight Size is determined by weight per one unit (head) - Head
lettuces (excluding crisphead and “Iceberg” type lettuces) and Cos or ..."
3. Salad Days: The Impact of Lettuce Production and Consumption on People and by Alexis Vaughan, Sustain (Organisation) (1999)
"13 Iced lettuce Iceberg lettuce was called "crisphead" until the 1920's.
The lettuce was renamed when large quantities were transported long distances ..."
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