porraceous

adjective

por·​ra·​ceous

(ˈ)pȯ¦rāshəs,

pəˈr-

: having the clear light green color of leek leaves

Word History

Etymology

Latin porraceus, from porrum leek + -aceus -aceous; akin to Greek prason leek

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