cock-a-leekie

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See also: cockaleekie

English

Etymology

Alteration of the diminutives cockie (from cock) + leekie (from leek).

Noun

cock-a-leekie (plural cock-a-leekies)

A Scottish chicken soup boiled with leeks.

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