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Etymology

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Compound of lente +‎ ui.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈlɛn.təˌœy̯/
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  • Hyphenation: len‧te-ui

Noun

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lente-ui m (plural lente-uien, diminutive lente-uitje n)

  1. spring onion, scallion (Allium fistulosum); particularly when cultivated for its stem, similar to a leek.
    Synonyms: bosui, stengelui, pijpajuin