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Porree

leek

noun POR-ray Rare
Food & Drink Ingredients

Origin: from Latin porrum (leek), via French

Usage Note

Porree is the common German word for leek, alongside the synonym Lauch. It is masculine: der Porree. Used in soups, quiches, and as a side vegetable. The white and light-green parts are mostly used.

Examples

"Für die Suppe schneidest du den Porree in feine Ringe."

Natural Translation

For the soup you cut the leek into thin rings.

Literal Translation

For the soup you cut the leek into fine rings.

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