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plural leeks
: a biennial herbaceous plant (Allium porrum synonym A. ampeloprasum var. porrum) of the amaryllis family that is related to the garlic, onion and chive and is commonly grown as an annual for its mildly pungent linear leaves and especially for its cylindrical stemlike lower sheath of leaves
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The 10 stylish courses included an absurdly succulent leek dressed in beurre blanc and lamb that had been cooked for three days.
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Fiona Mozley, Travel + Leisure, 4 Oct. 2025
Add to broth: radish, leek slices, celery, garlic cloves and gingerroot and bring to a boil.
—Faye Levy, Oc Register, 9 Sep. 2025
Onions, garlic, leeks, carrots, celery, bell peppers, ginger, parsley, cilantro, and basil are other common examples.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Sep. 2025
Aromas of pear, cilantro, oregano and a touch of leek.
—Tom Hyland, Forbes.com, 27 Aug. 2025
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Fiona Mozley, Travel + Leisure, 4 Oct. 2025
Add to broth: radish, leek slices, celery, garlic cloves and gingerroot and bring to a boil.
—Faye Levy, Oc Register, 9 Sep. 2025
Onions, garlic, leeks, carrots, celery, bell peppers, ginger, parsley, cilantro, and basil are other common examples.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Sep. 2025
Aromas of pear, cilantro, oregano and a touch of leek.
—Tom Hyland, Forbes.com, 27 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for leek
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“Leek.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/leek. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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leek
noun
: a garden herb closely related to the onion and grown for its mildly sharp-tasting leaves and thick stalk
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