celtuce

[sel-tis]

cel·tuce

[sel-tis]
noun
a variety of lettuce, Lactuca sativa asparagina, having characteristics of both celery and lettuce, and eaten raw or cooked.

Origin:
blend of celery and lettuce
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Celtuce is always a great word to know.
So is ninnyhammer. Does it mean:
a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison.
a fool or simpleton; ninny.
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celtuce

noun
1. lettuce valued especially for its edible stems 
2. leaves having celery-like stems eaten raw or cooked 
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