Leeks
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Leeks [1]
lēks ( חציר , ḥācı̄r ; τὰ πράσα , tá prása ): This word, elsewhere translated "grass," is in Numbers 11:5 rendered "leeks" in all the ancient Vss , on account of its association with garlic and onions; such a use of the word occurs in the Talmud The leek ( Allium porrum ) is much grown today in Palestine, while in ancient Egypt this vegetable was renowned.
