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Eisbergsalat

iceberg lettuce

noun EYS-berk-za-lat Rare
Food & Drink Vegetables

Usage Note

Eisbergsalat is the crisp-headed iceberg lettuce, one of the most commonly cultivated salad varieties in Germany. While a cultivated plant, it appears frequently in food and gardening discourse; the name refers to its compact, icy-looking head.

Examples

"Eisbergsalat ist durch seinen knackigen Biss bei Salaten sehr beliebt."

Natural Translation

Iceberg lettuce is very popular in salads because of its crisp bite.

Literal Translation

Iceberg-salad is through its crunchy bite with salads very popular.

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