lentil

noun

len·​til ˈlen-tᵊl 

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

Examples of lentil in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Until then, Sebastian, the hotel’s bistro, delivers a Paris-meets-Athens menu, featuring standout dishes like the Salad Sebastian, a vibrant mix of beluga lentils, lardons, and baby potatoes. —Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 16 Apr. 2025

Beans and Lentils Beans and lentils are high in calcium, protein, and fiber. —Carrie Madormo, Rn, Mph, Verywell Health, 14 Apr. 2025

Or use lentils in an entirely different pasta recipe altogether, like with bow tie noodles, roasted veggies, and a tangy balsamic vinaigrette dressing. 9. —Audrey Bruno, SELF, 11 Apr. 2025

This study and others consistently show the benefits of nuts as well as legumes, such as beans and lentils. —Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 6 Apr. 2025

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Anglo-French lentille, from Latin lenticula, diminutive of lent-, lens

First Known Use

13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for lentil

• dental
• ental
• gentle
• mental
• rental
• accidental
• compartmental
• continental
• detrimental
• elemental
• fundamental
• governmental

Kids Definition

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