Meaning of the word cock-a-leekie in English
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cock-a-leekie
US /ˌkɑːk.əˈliː.ki/
UK /ˌkɑːk.əˈliː.ki/
Noun
1.
a Scottish soup made with chicken and leeks, often with added prunes.
Example:
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For dinner, we had a hearty bowl of traditional cock-a-leekie.
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The recipe for cock-a-leekie often includes prunes for a touch of sweetness.
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