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allium porrum

 

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Noun allium porrum has 1 sense
  1. leek, scallion, Allium porrum - plant having a large slender white bulb and flat overlapping dark green leaves; used in cooking; believed derived from the wild Allium ampeloprasum
    --1 is a kind of alliaceous plant
    --1 has parts: leek

Definitions from the Web

Allium porrum

Description:

Allium porrum, commonly known as leek, is a versatile vegetable belonging to the Allium genus. It is closely related to onions, garlic, and shallots. Leeks have long, cylindrical leaves that form a bulbous base. They have a mild, sweet flavor and are commonly used in various cuisines worldwide.

Sample sentences:

Noun: I added some chopped allium porrum to the soup for extra flavor.

Verb: The recipe instructs you to allium porrum the chicken before baking it.

Adjective: The allium porrum soup featured in the menu was incredibly delicious.

Adverb: She quickly and evenly sliced the allium porrum with precision.

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