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Definition of houseleek

houseleek

/ˈhaʊs.liːk/
house · leek
Plural:houseleeks
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• noun

1

A hardy, evergreen succulent plant native to Europe and North Africa, characterized by tight rosettes of fleshy leaves and traditionally grown on walls and roofs.

Example

"The gardener planted a cluster of houseleeks in the shallow stone trough to add drought-resistant greenery to the terrace."

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• Nearby Words

housecoat
housefly
household
houseleek
houston
houttuynia
hovd

Word Origin & Etymology

From Old English hūslēac, combining hūs (house) + lēac (leek, plant). The name originates from the ancient European tradition of growing these succulents on thatched roofs to supposedly ward off lightning strikes and fire.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Houseleek. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/houseleek
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