Lentil n. (Bot.) A leguminous plant of the genus Ervum (Ervum Lens), of small size, common in the fields in Europe. Also, its seed, which is used for food on the continent. Note: The lentil of the Scriptures probably included several other vetchlike plants.
Lentil shell (Zool.), a small bivalve shell of the genus Ervillia, family Tellinidae.
... the head, Mr. Clark. My father used to say it was the heart that counted most. Now what say you to a basin of hot lentil soup?" inquired the Scotchman, changing the subject. "You and Donald ... — The Story of Wool • Sara Ware Bassett
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