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Meaning of "leek" in the English dictionary

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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD LEEK

Old English lēac; related to Old Norse laukr, Old High German louh.
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Etymology is the study of the origin of words and their changes in structure and significance.
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PRONUNCIATION OF LEEK

leek  [liːk] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF LEEK

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
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 LEEK MEAN IN ENGLISH?

leek

Leek

The leek is a vegetable that belongs, along with onion and garlic, to the genus Allium, currently placed in family Amaryllidaceae, subfamily Allioideae. Historically many scientific names were used for leeks, which are now treated as cultivars of Allium ampeloprasum. Two related vegetables, elephant garlic and Kurrat, are also cultivars of A. ampeloprasum, although different in their uses as food. The edible part of the leek plant is a bundle of leaf sheaths that is sometimes erroneously called a stem or stalk.

Definition of leek in the English dictionary

The first definition of leek in the dictionary is Also called: scallion. an alliaceous plant, Allium porrum, with a slender white bulb, cylindrical stem, and broad flat overlapping leaves: used in cooking. Other definition of leek is any of several related species, such as A. ampeloprasum. Leek is also a leek, or a representation of one, as a national emblem of Wales.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH LEEK


antique
ænˈtiːk
boutique
buːˈtiːk
chic
ʃiːk
clique
kliːk
creek
kriːk
geek
ɡiːk
Greek
ɡriːk
Martinique
ˌmɑːtɪˈniːk
Mozambique
ˌməʊzəmˈbiːk
peak
piːk
politique
ˌpɒlɪˈtiːk
pratique
ˈprætiːk
Reg.
riːk
seek
siːk
Sikh
siːk
speak
spiːk
spec.
spiːk
technique
tɛkˈniːk
unique
juːˈniːk
week
wiːk

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE LEEK

lee
lee wave
leeboard
leech
leechcraft
leechdom
leechlike
Leeds
Leeds Castle
leep
leer
leerier
leerily
leeriness
leering
leeringly
leerist
leery
lees
leet

WORDS THAT END LIKE LEEK

Ancient Greek
cheek
cleek
Cooper Creek
Dawson Creek
fenugreek
freshers´ week
Great Week
hide-and-seek
Holy Week
keek
meek
midweek
peek
reek
Schaerbeek
sleek
steek
turn the other cheek
workweek

Synonyms and antonyms of leek in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «leek» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF LEEK

Find out the translation of leek to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of 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 «leek» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

韭葱
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

puerro
570 millions of speakers

English

leek
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

हरा प्याज
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

كُرَّاثٌ
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

лук-порей
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

alho-poró
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

পেঁয়াজ
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

poireau
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Leek
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Lauch
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

ネギ
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

리크
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Leek
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

tỏi tây
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

இந்த leek
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

लीक
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

pırasa
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

porro
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

por
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

цибуля-порей
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

praz
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

πράσο
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

prei
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

purjolök
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

purre
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of leek

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «LEEK»

The term «leek» is quite widely used and occupies the 24.137 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «LEEK» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «leek» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «leek» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

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

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «LEEK»

Discover the use of leek in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to leek and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Twisted!
The rides only hope is the key to their prophecy, The Red Will Defeat The Black. That perticular key is the only ride that was created differently. The red roller coaster, Railrunner. And This Is His Story.
Miranda Leek, 2010
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The First Book of Calamity Leek
Brilliantly inventive and original. This debut novel tells the story of Calamity Leek: a girl who has never been allowed beyond the garden wall, until now. Books tell you what to believe. Books explain the world around you.
Paula Lichtarowicz, 2013
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Russian Painting
In this book, we come to understand the author's viewpoint on Russian culture as a combination of western culture as well as eastern. These influences are demonstrated in the works and cover a vast pictorial scope.
Peter Leek, 2005
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Friends with Benefits: A Modern Guide
This is a great gift or conversation starter.
Labotomous Leek, 2005
5
The Devil Called Collect: The Exorcism of Jessica Leek
The story of Jessica's liberation from multiple evil spirits is unlike any other account of an exorcism ever written. The accounts of the hellish manifestations of malevolent spirits through their tortured victim are chilling.
J. Conn, 2007
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The Geology of the Country Around Stockport, Macclesfield, ...
Quarries on Leek Waste. Ctenodonta gibbosa, Flem. Inoceramus Modiola (S.) - Myalina - - - Tittersworth Reservoir,nearLeek.* Bearda Mill, near Leek.f Tittersworth Reservoir, near Leek.* Brook west of Barley Ford, Bosley.t Congleton Edge.
Edward Hull, Alexander Henry Green, Robert Etheridge, 1866
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Leek Through Time
Leek Battery at the Drill Hall This old photograph shows the 3rd Leek Battery at the Drill Hall in Alma Street, preparing for its departure to the war in France. Even a few days before they left there were still rumours that the battery might be going  ...
Neil Collingwood, 2013
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Let's Take A Leek: A Book about A Chef, Fabulous Soups, and ...
tomato. Leek. After many, many, recipes we have come to the source of inspiration for this book. It was 1989 and I was working for another man with a unique name. Angel was a mountain of a man from the “Big Island.” Very generous and very ...
Michael J. Longo, 2011
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Leek Through The Ages
Thanks areowedtoSueFox;Geoff Fisher & Jean Bratt; Richard Furmston; StefCallear;FatherMichael Bonaccorsi; Samuel Sigley & Sons; Alan Smith; Tanis Pickford and the Staff of Leek Conservative Working Men's Club; Mrs E. Rider; Mr and ...
Neil Collingwood, 2013
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Accounts and Papers of the House of Commons
1840 61 455 157 893 Robert Burns Society - Stag Inn, Kinver - 1845 35 1,056 57 1,201 Court Hope of Kinver, A.O.F. - Lock Inn, Kinver ... 1858 103 184 863 Acorn of the Churnet Valley Lodge, U.A.O. D. New Inn, Ladderedge, Leek - 1840 103 ...
Great Britain. Parliament. House of Commons, 1877

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «LEEK»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term leek is used in the context of the following news items.
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NSSCL Premier: Knypersley recover after collapse to beat rivals Leek
KNYPERSLEY captain Jonathon Cumberbatch praised his side's resilience as they kept their title hopes alive with victory over Leek. «Stoke Sentinel, Jul 15»
2
Cheadle given a batting lesson by Alsager opener | Leek Post & Times
It's all going wrong for Cheadle after their impressive start to the new season in the North Staffs and South Cheshire Cricket League. After going ... «Leek Post & Times, Jul 15»
3
Football: Nasty incident spoils third Leek Town win | Leek Post …
Football: Nasty incident spoils third Leek Town win. By Leek Post and Times | Posted: July 18, 2015. Football: Nasty incident spoils third Leek Town win. X. «Leek Post & Times, Jul 15»
4
Recipe: Creamy potato, leek, parmesan and oyster pie
I love this pie for its richness and surprising textures and flavours. The oysters are fantastic in it; please feel free to add even more if you're in ... «Stuff.co.nz, Jul 15»
5
Shop Local: Leek's new Alphabet Store offers Sentinel readers 10 …
Then four years ago, she decided to take the plunge and set up the business in her hometown of Leek. The Alphabet Store now sells ... «Stoke Sentinel, Jul 15»
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Update: reports of an explosion at wood factory in Bosley
Firefighters from Leek are assisting colleagues from Cheshire at an incident at a wood treatment site between Leek and Macclesfield. «Leek Post & Times, Jul 15»
7
"I don't expect the leek market to be flooded this summer"
The leek market is fairly balanced at the moment, "Last year the prices fell quite quickly, but the market price has been stable for a while around ... «FreshPlaza, Jul 15»
8
Evo-Stik League: Nantwich, Kidsgrove and Leek start with home …
NANTWICH Town, Kidsgrove Athletic and Leek Town all kick off the new Evo-Stik League season with home games on Saturday, August 15. «Stoke Sentinel, Jul 15»
9
NSSCL Premier Division: Leek captain Greg Willott aims to stay in …
Leek Cricket Club captain Greg Willott says he wants his club to remain in the ... LEEK captain Greg Willott says he's confident his players will ... «Stoke Sentinel, Jul 15»
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Leek town centre set for new tattoo studio
Karl Riley has applied to Staffordshire Moorlands District Council to open the business at an office unit in Derby Street, Leek. A design and ... «Stoke Sentinel, Jul 15»

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« EDUCALINGO. Leek [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/leek>. Apr 2024 ».
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