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Definition of mesclun

mesclun

/ˈmɛsklən/
mes · clun
Plural:mescluns
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mesclun Lexical Profile

mesclun Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A culinary salad mix of assorted tender, young leafy greens and herbs, originating in Provence and typically including arugula, chervil, dandelion greens, endive, and lettuces.

Example

"The bistro served a light appetizer of fresh mesclun tossed in a lemon vinaigrette."

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• Nearby Words

meru
merveilleux
mesa
mesclun
mesembryanthemum
mesh
meshwork

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from French 'mesclun', from Niçard Occitan 'mesclum' ('mixture'), derived from the verb 'mesclar' ('to mix'), ultimately from Vulgar Latin '*misculāre' and Classical Latin 'miscēre' ('to mix').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Mesclun. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/mesclun
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