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10 Language-to-English Dictionariesレンズ豆
Pronunciation / Transliteration: renzu mame
"レンズ豆は栄養価が高い食材です。"
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A small, round, edible seed that is a type of legume, commonly used in cooking.
"Lentils are a great source of protein and can be used in soups and salads." - 2
The plant that produces lentils, which is cultivated for its seeds.
"Farmers grow lentils in rotation with other crops to improve soil health."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word 'lentil' comes from the Latin 'lens', which means 'lentil' and is derived from the Greek 'lente', referring to the shape of the seed. The term has been used in English since the Middle Ages, reflecting the importance of lentils as a food source in various cultures.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Lentil" is said worldwide
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lentille
Transliteration: lɑ̃.tij
"Les lentilles sont riches en protéines."
Linse
Transliteration: ˈlɪn.zə
"Linsen sind eine gute Proteinquelle."
lenticchia
Transliteration: lenˈtiʲk.kja
"Le lenticchie sono spesso usate nelle zuppe."
lenteja
Transliteration: lenˈte.xa
"Las lentejas son muy nutritivas."
lentilha
Transliteration: lenˈtʃi.ʎɐ
"A lentilha é uma fonte de proteína vegetal."
दाल
Transliteration: dāl
"दाल भारतीय व्यंजनों में एक महत्वपूर्ण सामग्री है।"
小扁豆
Transliteration: xiǎo biǎn dòu
"小扁豆是一种营养丰富的食物。"
렌틸콩
Transliteration: ren'til kong
"렌틸콩은 단백질이 풍부한 식품입니다."
レンズ豆
Transliteration: renzu mame
"レンズ豆は栄養価が高い食材です。"
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