Definition of porraceous
:having the clear light green color of leek leaves
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porraceous
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por·ra·ceous
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(ˈ)pȯ¦rāshəs
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pəˈr-
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Origin and Etymology of porraceous
Latin porraceus, from porrum leek + -aceus -aceous; akin to Greek prason leek
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