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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Try incorporating high-fiber foods like avocados, raspberries, lentils, chia seeds, and cacao nibs into your diet for an easy and delicious way to boost your health.
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Jillian Kubala, Health, 10 July 2025
Legumes include beans, peas, lentils, and soy foods, such as tofu, miso, and edamame.
—Brittany Poulson, People.com, 8 July 2025
Whole legumes, including beans, peas, lentils, edamame, and tempeh.
—Mara Santilli, SELF, 27 June 2025
This results from increasing fiber intake through beans, lentils, vegetables, and whole grains.
—Amy Brownstein, Verywell Health, 25 June 2025
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Jillian Kubala, Health, 10 July 2025
Legumes include beans, peas, lentils, and soy foods, such as tofu, miso, and edamame.
—Brittany Poulson, People.com, 8 July 2025
Whole legumes, including beans, peas, lentils, edamame, and tempeh.
—Mara Santilli, SELF, 27 June 2025
This results from increasing fiber intake through beans, lentils, vegetables, and whole grains.
—Amy Brownstein, Verywell Health, 25 June 2025
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“Lentil.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lentil. Accessed 16 Jul. 2025.
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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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