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)

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