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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF GREEN LEEK

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
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preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Green leek is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES GREEN LEEK MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of green leek in the English dictionary

The definition of green leek in the dictionary is any of several Australian parrots with a green or mostly green plumage.


WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE GREEN LEEK

green dragon
green fingers
Green Flag
green flash
green footprint
green gland
green glass
Green Goddess
green gram
green heron
green iguana
green keeper
green light
green light district
green line
green lung
green manure
green monkey
green monkey disease
green mould

WORDS THAT END LIKE GREEN LEEK

Belleek
cheek
cleek
creek
geek
Gleek
Greek
hide-and-seek
Holy Week
houseleek
keek
leek
meek
midweek
peek
sand leek
seek
sleek
turn the other cheek
week

Synonyms and antonyms of green leek in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «green leek» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF GREEN LEEK

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The translations of green leek from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «green leek» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

绿色韭菜
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

puerro verde
570 millions of speakers

English

green leek
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

हरी लीक
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

الكراث الأخضر
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

зеленый лук-порей
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

leek
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

সবুজ লিক
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

vert de poireau
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Leek hijau
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Lauch grün
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

緑のニラ
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

녹색 부추
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Godhong leek
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

tỏi tây xanh
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

பச்சை வாசனை
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

ग्रीन लीक
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Yeşil pırasa
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

porro verde
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

zielona pora
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

зелена цибуля - порей
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

praz verde
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

πράσινο πράσο
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

groen prei
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

grön purjolök
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

grønn purre
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of green leek

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «GREEN LEEK»

The term «green leek» is used very little and occupies the 181.088 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «GREEN LEEK» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about green leek

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «GREEN LEEK»

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1
Australian Bird Names: A Complete Guide
Green Leek, a slightly mysterious name used for several green Australian parrots ; there is no accepted origin for it (other than that it seems to have arisen in Australia) but we note that the simile 'as green as a leek' appears as far back as ...
Jeannie Gray, Ian Fraser, 2013
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The Commonsense Kitchen: 500 Recipes + Lessons for a ...
Under cold running water, thoroughly rinse each layer of the leek— dirt and mud might lurk between the layers. Also rinse the reserved dark green tops. Cut the white and pale green leek bottoms into medium dice. Chop the dark green leek ...
Tom Hudgens, 2011
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Austral English: A Dictionary of Australasian Words, Phrases ...
The white-plumed honey-eater is common in Victoria, where it appears to be one of the few native birds that is not driven back by civilisation. In fact, its numbers have increased in the parks and gardens in the vicinity of Melbourne.” Green- leek ...
Edward Ellis Morris, 2011
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Flora of the Otway Plain and Ranges 1: Orchids, Irises, ...
... ssp. micrantha LAXMANNIACEAE elatum Tall Leek Orchid ORCHIDACEAE Spiny-headed Lomandra longifolia flavum Yellow Leek Orchid ORCHIDACEAE ssp. exilis LAXMANNIACEAE lindleyanum Green Leek Orchid ORCHIDACEAE sp.
Enid Mayfield, 2010
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The Rural cyclopedia, or A general dictionary of ...
Cleavage highly perfect ; fracture not observable ; lustre pearly upon the faces of crystallization and of cleavage ; colour various shades of green, as blackish- green, leek-green, celandine- green, and apple -green; streak similar to the colour ...
John Marius Wilson, 1849
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The Rural Cyclopedia, Or A General Dictionary of ...
Cleavage highly perfect; fracture not observable; lustre pearly upon the faces of crystallization and of cleavage; colour various shades of green, as blackish- green, leek-green, celandine-green, and apple-green; streak similar to the colour ; ...
John Marius Wilson, 1849
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Proceedings of the XVth International Conference of ...
It is well-attested in texts, normally corresponding to the Greek basic term for green, x^opos, but is also used to translate another sub-term of Greek green, namely, Trpdaivos, 'light-green, leek-green'. Its usage is not restricted to describing ...
Siegbert Uhlig, 2006
8
The Every-day Book: Or Everlasting Calendar of Popular ...
Tor honest Taff to wear his leek ,- Who patron was, they say, of Wales, And since that time, cuts-plutter-a nails, Along the street this day doth strut With hur green leek stuck in hur hat, And if hur meet a shentlcman Salutes in Welch ; and if hur ...
William Hone, 1826
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Lexicon Aristophanicum: Graeco Anglicanum
A. 234. Ynymsy o' x) iî, (3>*í & yeíw- fi«í) earth-born (a giant.) N. 851. O. 825. strong, gigantic, ynyviì; <pú- <rnf/.oi. B. 846. Tiíiov, », tò (j'í) a little farm. El. 569. rn' flfiov, », to (j^ôuovj a wild green leek. B. 635. rfferoN, «, «, a wild green leek. AioX.
James Sanxay, 1754
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Malpas; or, Le poursuivant d'amour, by the author of 'The ...
William Bennett (solicitor.) " Sir Captain," cried Fierabras, " thou hast sure more wit than to take the base coin of this faitor for true metal. I warrant thou knowest a lie from a feal word as well as thou doest an ashen sapling from a green leek.
William Bennett (solicitor.), 1822

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «GREEN LEEK»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term green leek is used in the context of the following news items.
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Review: Perkin Reveller is another Crown jewel at the Tower of …
The vivid green leek, white bean and bacon soup had a clean, fresh flavour imbued with a slight bacon smokiness, smooth and moreish. «London24, Jun 15»
2
A London food diary
... (roast vegetable, baby spinach, green leek, red rice) so I settle on salmon sushi. The salmon and avocado maki rolls are neat and satisfying. «The Hindu, Apr 15»
3
Let's Eat: Spring Vegetable Risotto
Make risotto: Bring chopped asparagus ends, chopped dark green leek parts, reserved parsley and mint stems, broth and water to boil in large ... «Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Mar 15»
4
The frugal kitchen: Making the most out of 'waste'
In winter, when the composter is out of commission, the sight of a cutting board full of beautiful green leek leaves headed for the trash can ... «Montreal Gazette, Mar 15»
5
Roast chicken warms a snowed-in evening in New York City
Stuff cavity with small bunch of parsley, 3 bay leaves, some dark green leek leaves and 2 sprigs of thyme. Tuck wing tips under and tie legs ... «Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Feb 15»
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Recipes: Leek soup, Broiled Leek Vinaigrette
Bright Green Leek Soup. Serves 6 to 8. Note: Crème fraîche is a thickened cream, similar to sour cream, which could be substituted. • 6 medium ... «Minneapolis Star Tribune, Jan 15»
7
Properly cooked leeks taste sublime
BRIGHT-GREEN LEEK SOUP. Makes 6 to 8 servings. 6 medium leeks, about 3 pounds 4 tablespoons butter. Salt and pepper 4 garlic cloves ... «Columbus Dispatch, Jan 15»
8
Humble Leeks Can Add Brightness to Winter
Whether you choose to make the emerald green leek soup or the warm leeks vinaigrette, you'll see that even a leek, treated properly, can make ... «New York Times, Jan 15»
9
Bright Green Leek Soup
A creamy soup doesn't have to mean lots of cream. Puréed leeks in this soup provide body as well as flavor, and a handful of rice helps give it a smooth ... «New York Times, Jan 15»
10
Cooking with Karel Anne:Lapsang Souchong Smoked Cod with …
Place one piece of fish on top of the green leek in each paper. Sprinkle lightly with salt, then fresh thyme. Lay white strips of leek on top of the ... «KXII-TV, Nov 14»

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