Generally, the term head lettuce describes those varieties on which the leaves grow in a dense rosette. There are two subcategories-crisphead (commonly known as iceberg) and butterhead (the Bibb and Boston varieties). See also lettuce.
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The noun has one meaning:
Meaning #1:
distinguished by leaves arranged in a dense rosette that develop into a compact ball
Synonym: Lactuca sativa capitata
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