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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 most creative Spice plate might be tender steamed leeks in a tart basil vinaigrette with almonds.
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Constance Ogle, Miami Herald, 1 Aug. 2025
Woolton points to Elsa Schiaparelli’s miniature leek, cauliflower and aubergine charms, and sees them as a reflection of the designer’s surreal take on fashion.
—Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 28 Apr. 2025
Bear’s leeks are also known as ramps or wild garlic.
—Miguel Otárola, Denver Post, 23 July 2025
Ramps and leeks are all a part of the allium family too.
—Stacey Lastoe, Southern Living, 16 July 2025
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Constance Ogle, Miami Herald, 1 Aug. 2025
Woolton points to Elsa Schiaparelli’s miniature leek, cauliflower and aubergine charms, and sees them as a reflection of the designer’s surreal take on fashion.
—Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 28 Apr. 2025
Bear’s leeks are also known as ramps or wild garlic.
—Miguel Otárola, Denver Post, 23 July 2025
Ramps and leeks are all a part of the allium family too.
—Stacey Lastoe, Southern Living, 16 July 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 20 Aug. 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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