houseleek

English

/ˈhaʊsliːk/

noun
Definitions
  • Any of several succulent plants, of the genus Sempervivum, having a rosette of fleshy leaves

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English houslek inherited from Old English *hūslēac com from English house (a house, company) + English leek.

Origin

English

leek

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