Noun: celtuce sel-tis
- Lettuce valued especially for its edible stems
"The chef prepared braised celtuce for the Asian-inspired dish";
- stem lettuce, Lactuca sativa asparagina
- Leaves having celery-like stems eaten raw or cooked
"He added sliced celtuce to the stir-fry for a crunchy texture"
Derived forms: celtuces
Type of: lettuce, salad green, salad greens
Encyclopedia: Celtuce