1
: a widely cultivated Eurasian annual leguminous plant (Vicia lens synonym Lens culinaris) with flattened edible seeds and leafy stalks used as fodder
2
: the seed of the lentil
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The hits are present, including a faultless recipe for the restaurant icon, dal makhani, with its whole black lentils opulent with Punjabi garam masala, yogurt and heavy cream.
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Scott Hocker, TheWeek, 11 May 2026
At its core is a small, lentil-sized diamond that detects magnetic-field changes through its defects.
—Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 8 May 2026
Instead of overhauling your usual routine, choose one meal to focus on beans, lentils, tofu, tempeh, edamame, or nuts.
—Amy Brownstein, Verywell Health, 8 May 2026
Raspberries, almonds, chia seeds, and lentils are some foods that offer more fiber per serving than a pear.
—Christina Manian, Health, 6 May 2026
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Scott Hocker, TheWeek, 11 May 2026
At its core is a small, lentil-sized diamond that detects magnetic-field changes through its defects.
—Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 8 May 2026
Instead of overhauling your usual routine, choose one meal to focus on beans, lentils, tofu, tempeh, edamame, or nuts.
—Amy Brownstein, Verywell Health, 8 May 2026
Raspberries, almonds, chia seeds, and lentils are some foods that offer more fiber per serving than a pear.
—Christina Manian, Health, 6 May 2026
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“Lentil.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lentil. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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lentil
noun
len·til
ˈlent-ᵊl 
: a Eurasian plant of the legume family widely grown for its flattened edible seeds and leafy stalks used as food for cattle
also
: its seed
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