Cos (Noun)
Meaning 1
Ratio of the adjacent side to the hypotenuse of a right-angled triangle.
Classification
Nouns denoting relations between people or things or ideas.
Synonyms
Hypernyms
Meaning 2
Lettuce with long dark-green leaves in a loosely packed elongated head.
Classification
Nouns denoting foods and drinks.
Examples
- Romaine cos lettuce is a classic variety of cos with long, narrow, and dark green leaves.
- This summer salad recipe uses tender young cos leaves to create a delicate base.
- Baby cos leaves add a delicious crunch to this autumnal soup recipe.
- Choose a firm, crisp head of cos with no signs of wilting or rot when shopping for the best.
- Gently wash and dry the cos leaves before serving to prevent soggy greens.