leeks
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pluralof leek.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
leeknouna 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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