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rocambole

/ˈrɒk.əm.bəʊl/

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noun

/ˈrɒk.əm.bəʊl/C2formalculinary
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее европейское растение из семейства луковых, выращиваемое и используемое аналогично луку-порею из-за его мягкого чесночного вкуса.

A noun referring to a European plant of the onion family, cultivated and used similarly to leeks for its mild garlic flavor.

  1. A type of garlicC1formalculinary

    A European plant (Allium scorodoprasum) with a bulb that tastes like garlic, often used in cooking.

    ruРокамболь

    • Rocambole is sometimes called 'sand leek' and is used in salads.
    • The chef added finely chopped rocambole to the sauce for a mild garlic flavor.
    • Rocambole cloves are smaller than regular garlic but have a similar taste.