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Origin and etymology The name 'Cos' probably does not come from the island of Cos, but from the Arabic word for 'lettuce', خس (). It apparently reached the West via Rome, as in Italian, it is called 'lattuga romana', and in French, 'laitue romaine', hence its other English name. (Davidson) Cuisine The thick ribs, especially on the older outer leaves, have a milky fluid which is unpleasant, so they should not be used. Neither should the leaf-tips because those can be bitter. Romaine is the standard lettuce used in Caesar salad. | ||||||||||
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