Houseleek

Pronunciation

• UK IPA: /ˈhaÊŠsliːk/

Origin

Probably from an Old English *hūslēac, corresponding to house + leek. Cognate with Dutch huislook, German Hauslauch, Danish husløg, Swedish huslök.

Full definition of houseleek

Noun

1. Any of several succulent plants, of the genus Sempervivum, having a rosette of fleshy leaves

Synonyms

Hyponyms

• hen and chickens ()