Meaning of the word leek in English

What does leek mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

leek

US /liːk/
UK /liːk/
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Noun

a plant related to the onion, with a white cylindrical bulb and flat, overlapping dark green leaves, used as a vegetable.

Example:
She added chopped leeks to the soup for extra flavor.
The recipe calls for one large leek, thinly sliced.