Definition of leek

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Leek (n.) A plant of the genus Allium (A. Porrum), having broadly linear succulent leaves rising from a loose oblong cylindrical bulb. The flavor is stronger than that of the common onion..

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Sleek :: Sleek (adv.) With ease and dexterity.
Cockaleekie :: Cockaleekie (n.) A favorite soup in Scotland, made from a capon highly seasoned, and boiled with leeks and prunes..
Alliaceous :: Alliaceous (a.) Of or pertaining to the genus Allium, or garlic, onions, leeks, etc.; having the smell or taste of garlic or onions..
Cockieleekie :: Cockieleekie (n.) Same as Cockaleekie.
Gleek :: Gleek (n.) A game at cards, once popular, played by three persons..
Sleeky :: Sleeky (a.) Fawning and deceitful; sly.
Ayegreen :: Ayegreen (n.) The houseleek (Sempervivum tectorum).
Sleeking :: Sleeking (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Slee.
Houseleek :: Houseleek (n.) A succulent plant of the genus Sempervivum (S. tectorum), originally a native of subalpine Europe, but now found very generally on old walls and roofs. It is very tenacious of life under drought and heat; -- called also ayegreen..
Allium :: Allium (n.) A genus of plants, including the onion, garlic, leek, chive, etc..
Sleek :: Sleek (v. t.) To make even and smooth; to render smooth, soft, and glossy; to smooth over..
Slicker :: Slicker (n.) That which makes smooth or sleek.
Sleek :: Sleek (n.) That which makes smooth; varnish.
Coat :: Coat (n.) An external covering like a garment, as fur, skin, wool, husk, or bark; as, the horses coats were sleek..
Gleek :: Gleek (n.) An enticing look or glance.
Sleeky :: Sleeky (a.) Of a sleek, or smooth, and glossy appearance..
Sempervivum :: Sempervivum (n.) A genus of fleshy-leaved plants, of which the houseleek (Sempervivum tectorum) is the commonest species..
Sempervive :: Sempervive (n.) The houseleek.
Porraceous :: Porraceous (a.) Resembling the leek in color; greenish.
Gleek :: Gleek (v. i.) To make sport; to gibe; to sneer; to spend time idly.
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