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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 miso leeks add sweetness and depth, complemented by the sake’s delicate touch, while the umami-rich branzino harmonizes with the dish’s citrus finish.
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Kaila Yu, Forbes.com, 31 May 2025
Meanwhile, heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat; add olive oil, garlic and leek.
—Gretchen McKay, Boston Herald, 28 May 2025
The characteristic scent of onions and other alliums (like garlic, chives, leeks, and shallots) comes from sulfur compounds.
—Nicole Letts, Southern Living, 11 May 2025
Columbines, beets, basil, alliums (onion, garlic, leeks, chives, etc.), sweetbay magnolia, American holly, and boxwood are all commonly grown examples of plants that have their own leafminer species.
—Miri Talabac, Baltimore Sun, 8 May 2025
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Kaila Yu, Forbes.com, 31 May 2025
Meanwhile, heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat; add olive oil, garlic and leek.
—Gretchen McKay, Boston Herald, 28 May 2025
The characteristic scent of onions and other alliums (like garlic, chives, leeks, and shallots) comes from sulfur compounds.
—Nicole Letts, Southern Living, 11 May 2025
Columbines, beets, basil, alliums (onion, garlic, leeks, chives, etc.), sweetbay magnolia, American holly, and boxwood are all commonly grown examples of plants that have their own leafminer species.
—Miri Talabac, Baltimore Sun, 8 May 2025
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“Leek.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/leek. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.
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leek
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: a garden herb closely related to the onion and grown for its mildly sharp-tasting leaves and thick stalk
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