Bibb lettuce

noun

ˈbib- How to pronounce Bibb lettuce (audio)
: a butter lettuce of a variety that has a small head and dark green color

called also Bibb

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Stuff the warm or chilled dip into flour or corn tortillas or butter/Bibb lettuce leaves. — Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 20 Sep. 2024 This plate’s served with chips and soft, lovely leaves of Bibb lettuce. — Amy Drew Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 11 July 2024

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Etymology

Major John Bibb, 19th century American grower

First Known Use

1961, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of Bibb lettuce was in 1961

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“Bibb lettuce.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Bibb%20lettuce. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.

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