1. leek - Noun
2. Leek - Proper noun
A plant of the genus Allium (A. Porrum), having broadly linear succulent leaves rising from a loose oblong cylindrical bulb. The flavor is stronger than that of the common onion.
Source: Webster's dictionaryA classic leek vinaigrette, the alliums softly seductive, is topped with chopped eggs, and salty, fishy ones too, in the form of grated bottarga. Source: Internet
Downey Jr was about to pull a Francis Ford Coppola of his own by bunging in a set-piece in which Dolittle, and his leek, get up close and personal with the dragon. Source: Internet
Downey Jr was armed with a giant leek and a Welshlilt 10 per cent Tom Jones doing “Delilah”, 90 per cent doing Hannibal Lecter. Source: Internet
And will it ever taste delicious dipped in the potato leek soup I'll serve tonight for dinner. Source: Internet
Chop up vegetables as the lentils cook, and add them according to how long they take to cook (potatoes first, then carrots, broccoli, leek, and so on). Source: Internet
Because as with many vegetables, there are different interpretations of what "leek" means. Source: Internet