Leek and Scallion

Leek

Leek noun - Plant having a large slender white bulb and flat overlapping dark green leaves; used in cooking; believed derived from the wild Allium ampeloprasum.
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Synonyms for Leek

Scallion is a synonym for leek. In some cases you can use "Scallion" instead a noun "Leek".

Scallion

Scallion noun - Plant having a large slender white bulb and flat overlapping dark green leaves; used in cooking; believed derived from the wild Allium ampeloprasum.
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Synonyms for Scallion

Leek is a synonym for scallion. You can use "Leek" instead a noun "Scallion".
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Scallion and Leek. (2016). Retrieved 2026, July 30, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/leek/scallion
Leek & Scallion. N.p., 2016. Web. 30 Jul. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/leek/scallion>.
Scallion or Leek. 2016. Accessed July 30, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/leek/scallion.
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