1. Plural of crisphead; a type of lettuce with a compact, firm head and crisp leaves, commonly used in salads.
Usage: Also called iceberg lettuce in North America.; Refers to the plant variety Lactuca sativa var. capitata.

Examples

• The farmer grew several varieties of crispheads in the greenhouse.
• Crispheads are popular in grocery stores because they stay fresh longer than other lettuces.
• She chopped the crispheads into wedges for the salad bar.
• These crispheads have a satisfying crunch that customers love.
• The recipe calls for two crispheads, shredded finely.