The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
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The first step is to sauté leeks and garlic in olive oil, butter and, crucially, a bit of white miso.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 19, 2026
For his ramp-themed dinner, Jaranilla put together a five-course tasting menu to showcase the versatility of the allium, in the same family as garlic, leeks and onions.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 13, 2026
He grows cauliflowers, broccoli, leeks and brussel sprouts around Comber in County Down.
From BBC ● Mar. 19, 2026
After making speeches, the royal couple took part in the annual tradition of presenting handmade leeks to officers and soldiers to wear on their chests.
From BBC ● Dec. 12, 2025
Every corner she turned billowed with color: the greens of leeks, the deep purple glaze of eggplants.
From "All the Light We Cannot See" by Anthony Doerr
