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meadow leek

 

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Noun meadow leek has 1 sense
  1. Canada garlic, meadow leek, rose leek, Allium canadense - North American bulbous plant
    --1 is a kind of alliaceous plant

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Meadow Leek

Description:

Meadow leek, scientifically known as Allium pratense, is a species of wild onion native to Europe. It belongs to the Allium genus in the Amaryllidaceae family. Also commonly referred to as wild garlic or field garlic, it is characterized by long, slender leaves and small, white, star-shaped flowers clustered on top of a tall stem. Meadow leek is well-known for its pungent garlic-like aroma and flavor.

Parts of Speech:

  • Noun

Senses and Usages:

1. Noun: Plant

In its primary sense, meadow leek refers to the plant itself, Allium pratense.

Example sentence: The meadow leek grows abundantly in the fields and meadows of Europe.

2. Noun: Bulb

Meadow leek can also refer to the bulb of the plant, which is edible and used in culinary preparations.

Example sentence: I harvested some fresh meadow leeks from my garden to use in my homemade salsa.

3. Noun: Flavoring

As a flavoring agent, meadow leek is used in various dishes to add a subtle garlic-like taste.

Example sentence: The soup was enhanced with the delicate flavor of meadow leek.

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