: a lettuce that belongs to a cultivar of garden lettuce (Lactuca sativa var. longifolia) and has long crisp leaves and columnar heads
called also cos lettuce
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The bulgogi burger has a very slight Korean flavor — what mostly comes through is the delicious Peterson beef, topped simply with American cheese, aioli, romaine and caramelized onion and nestled into a squishy brioche bun.
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Jared Kaufman, Twin Cities, 22 Oct. 2025
Some of those beg for more Parmesan and more chicken and less romaine.
—Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 27 Sep. 2025
How to Make Caesar Salad To make the ultimate Caesar salad, chop romaine lettuce hearts and add them to a bowl.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Sep. 2025
Researchers suggested measures for protecting the romaine supply chain.
—Rafil Kroll-Zaidi, Harpers Magazine, 19 Sep. 2025
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Jared Kaufman, Twin Cities, 22 Oct. 2025
Some of those beg for more Parmesan and more chicken and less romaine.
—Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 27 Sep. 2025
How to Make Caesar Salad To make the ultimate Caesar salad, chop romaine lettuce hearts and add them to a bowl.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Sep. 2025
Researchers suggested measures for protecting the romaine supply chain.
—Rafil Kroll-Zaidi, Harpers Magazine, 19 Sep. 2025
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“Romaine.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/romaine. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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romaine
noun
ro·maine
rō-ˈmān 
: a lettuce with a tall loose head of long crisp leaves
called also romaine lettuce
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