lettuce

/ˈlɛt.ɪs/noun
Early ChildhoodNot in standard dictionaries
1

An edible plant, Lactuca sativa and its close relatives, having a head of green or purple leaves.

2

The leaves of the lettuce plant, eaten as a vegetable; as a dish often mixed with other ingredients, dressing etc.

3

United States paper currency; dollars.

4

A strong yellow-green color, like that of lettuce (also called lettuce green).

5

Marijuana.

6

Long, curly hair, as worn by followers of bro culture.

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Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing

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