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alho-porro

nounmasculinegeneral usecommon/ˈaʎu ˈpoʁu/a·lho-por·ro

Definition

1

A vegetable of the genus Allium, with long flat leaves and an elongated bulb, used as a seasoning and vegetable.

Usage examples

Leek is an essential ingredient in vichyssoise.
She sliced the leek thinly for the stew.

Synonyms

Common combinations

leek soupleek tartcream of leek