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leek

/liːk/

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noun

Лук-порей

The vegetable Allium ampeloprasum var. porrum, having edible leaves and an onion-like bulb but with a milder flavour than the onion.

Examples :

"My grandmother's recipe called for leeks, which she said added a delicate flavour to the soup. "

В рецепте моей бабушки был лук-порей, который, по ее словам, добавлял супу тонкий вкус.

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noun

Лук-порей

Any of several species of Allium, broadly resembling the domesticated plant in appearance in the wild.

Examples :

"The wild leek growing near the riverbank looked similar to the ones we buy at the market. "

Дикий лук-порей, растущий у берега реки, выглядел похожим на тот, что мы покупаем на рынке.

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