Lentil vs. Lintel

Lentilnoun

Any of several plants of the genus Lens, especially Lens culinaris, from southwest Asia, that have edible, lens-shaped seeds within flattened pods.

Lintelnoun

(architecture) A horizontal structural beam spanning an opening, such as between the uprights of a door or a window, and which supports the wall above.

Lentilnoun

The seed of these plants, used as food.

Lintelnoun

A horizontal member spanning an opening, and carrying the superincumbent weight by means of its strength in resisting crosswise fracture.

Lentilnoun

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.

Lintelnoun

horizontal beam used as a finishing piece over a door or window

Lentilnoun

round flat seed of the lentil plant

Lintelnoun

a horizontal support of timber, stone, concrete, or steel across the top of a door or window.

Lentilnoun

the fruit or seed of a lentil plant

Lintel

A lintel or lintol is a structural horizontal block that spans the space or opening between two vertical supports. It can be a decorative architectural element, or a combined ornamented structural item.

Lentilnoun

widely cultivated Eurasian annual herb grown for its edible flattened seeds that are cooked like peas and also ground into meal and for its leafy stalks that are used as fodder

Lentil

The lentil (Lens culinaris or Lens esculenta) is an edible legume. It is an annual plant known for its lens-shaped seeds.