Lentil

Meaning

a high-protein pulse which is dried and then soaked and cooked prior to eating

a small round flat seed of a leguminous plant, used as food

Example Sentences

She cooked red lentils for dinner tonight.

Lentils are a good source of protein for vegetarians.

Synonyms

pulse, legume, dal

Entry 1

pulse, legume, dal

Entry 2

pulse, legume, dal

Antonyms

meat, grain, animal protein

Entry 1

meat, grain

Entry 2

meat, animal protein

Collocations

red lentils, green lentils, lentil soup, cooked lentils

Entry 1

red lentils, green lentils, lentil soup

Entry 2

red lentils, lentil soup, cooked lentils