Beeslue̩k

Limburgish

Alternative forms

beesloeëk (Veldeke spelling)
Beestlue̩k (Rheinische Dokumenta spelling, Kempen (Viersen), Süchteln)

Etymology

Compound of Bees (“rush”) +‎ Lue̩k (“leek”). Compare Dutch bieslook.

Pronunciation

IPA^(key): /ˈbeːsˌluə̯k/

Noun

Beeslue̩k m (plural Beeslüe̩k) (Rheinische Dokumenta spelling)

several plants within the Allium genus:
1. chive, Allium schoenoprasum
2. (uncommon) onion grass, crow garlic, Allium vineale

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