leek
(liːk )
Word forms: leeks
variable noun B2
Leeks are long thin vegetables which smell similar to onions. They are white at one end, have long light green leaves, and are eaten cooked.
Stir the leeks into the softening shallots.
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Translations:
Chinese: 韭葱
Japanese: ネギ
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