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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A scallion; a leek or small onion.

   "Why garlic, molyes, and porrets have white roots, deep green leaves, and black seeds?"

Example

More examples

"Why garlic, molyes, and porrets have white roots, deep green leaves, and black seeds?"

Etymology

From Middle English poret, from Old French por(r)et, porete, from Medieval Latin porretum. See porraceous.

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