leek

UK
/liːk/
US
/lik/

Translations

leeknoun
leeks
pl
UK
/liːk/
US
/lik/
I added some chopped leek to the soup for extra flavor.
Я добавил немного нарезанного лука-порея в суп для дополнительного вкуса.
Additional translations
Synonyms
spring onion
allium porrum
leekadjective
UK
/liːk/
US
/lik/
Attributive use: describing dishes or items made with or flavored by leeks.

Definitions

leeknoun
A plant related to the onion, with a cylindrical stalk and broad leaves, used as a vegetable.
She added chopped leeks to the soup for extra flavor.
The leek regarded as a national emblem of Wales.
Welsh soldiers traditionally wore a leek in their caps on St. David's Day.
leekadjective
Made with, containing, or relating to leeks.
She served a comforting bowl of leek soup.