Associations to the word «Leek»

Pictures for the word «Leek»

Wiktionary

LEEK, noun. The vegetable Allium ampeloprasum, of the lily family, having edible leaves and an onion-like bulb but with a milder flavour than the onion.
LEEK, noun. Any of several species of Allium, broadly resembling the domesticated plant in appearance in the wild.
LEEK MOTH, noun. A small moth (Acrolepia assectella) with larvae that feed on Allium species, mainly leeks.
LEEK MOTHS, noun. Plural of leek moth

Dictionary definition

LEEK, noun. Plant having a large slender white bulb and flat overlapping dark green leaves; used in cooking; believed derived from the wild Allium ampeloprasum.
LEEK, noun. Related to onions; white cylindrical bulb and flat dark-green leaves.

Wise words

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