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Webster's 1913 Dictionary

LACTUCA

Lac *tu "ca, n. Etym: [L., lettuce. See Lettuce. ] (Bot. )

 

Defn: A genus of composite herbs, several of which are cultivated foe salad; lettuce.

 

LACTUCARIUM

Lac `tu *ca "ri *um, n. Etym: [NL. , fr. L. lactuca lettuce. ]

 

Defn: The inspissated juice of the common lettuce, sometimes used as a substitute for opium.