"leekish" meaning in English

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Adjective

IPA: /ˈliːkɪʃ/ Forms: more leekish [comparative], most leekish [superlative]
Etymology: From leek + -ish. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|leek|ish}} leek + -ish Head templates: {{en-adj}} leekish (comparative more leekish, superlative most leekish)
  1. Resembling a leek, especially in colour. Categories (topical): Greens
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