Leeks

LEEKS leks (chatsir; ta prasa):

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.

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Orr, James, M.A., D.D. General Editor. "Entry for 'LEEKS'".  "International Standard Bible Encyclopedia".  1915.