Leek and Shallot

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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Shallot and leek are semantically related in green onion topic. In some cases you can use "Shallot" instead a noun "Leek".

Shallot

Shallot noun - Type of onion plant producing small clustered mild-flavored bulbs used as seasoning.
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Leek and shallot are semantically related in green onion topic. You can use "Leek" instead a noun "Shallot".
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