puy lentil

/ pwiː /

noun

1. a greyish-green variety of lentil that retains its shape after cooking

Word History and Origins

Origin of puy lentil¹

C20: named after Le Puy , in Haute-Loire, France

Example Sentences

Alice Hart's roast pepper, courgette and puy lentil salad: Works just as well warm as at room temperature, so is ideal picnic fodder.

From The Guardian