noun
- a small, flat, round seed that is cooked and eaten as food
- the plant that produces lentil seeds
Examples
- She made a hearty lentil soup for dinner.
- Red lentils cook faster than green ones.
- The recipe calls for one cup of dried lentils.
- Lentils are a good source of protein and fiber.
- The farmer planted lentils in the back field.
- I added vegetables to the lentil stew.
- Lentils don’t need to be soaked before cooking.