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leeks

  • plural
    of leek.
    leek
    noun
    a cultivated plant, Allium ampeloprasum, of the amaryllis family, related to the onion, with a long cylindrical bundle of straplike leaves that are used in cooking, especially the paler portion near the base.

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Luckily, farmers markets this time of year are full of spring produce that are right at home in a primavera: asparagus, snap peas, chives, leeks and fresh herbs.

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

"I do sometimes forage, usually for wild garlic and wild leeks," said Mrs Gather.

From BBC ● Mar. 29, 2025

In the dimness he can make out roses, leeks, lettuces.

From "All the Light We Cannot See" by Anthony Doerr

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