rocambole

noun

roc·​am·​bole

variants or rocombole

ˈräkəmˌbōl

plural -s

: a European leek (Allium scorodoprasum) often cultivated like the shallot and similarly used

Word History

Etymology

French rocambole

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Rhymes for rocambole

• amphibole
• asystole
• buttonhole
• casserole
• centriole
• decontrol
• glycerol
• metropole
• monopole
• multipole
• omeprazole
• oriole