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alho-porro
nounmasculinegeneral usecommon/ˈaʎu ˈpoʁu/a·lho-por·ro
Definition
1A 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