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Legere is the French word for light, mild, weak, thin, as in Creme legere.

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Leghorn refers to the Livornese breed of chicken which is
named after the Italian city of Livorno in Tuscany.

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legieren is a German term which means "to thicken" .

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Legumbres is Spanish for "root vegetables ".

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Legume is French for "vegetable ".

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legumes is a Portuguese word for vegetables

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Leher Ayam means "Chicken's Neck" in Indonesian

Leinsamen is the German word for "flaxseed", "flax seed" or "linseed". Leinsamen is one of the world's healthiest food. Leinsamen can be added to hot or cold cereals; sprinkled into cooked vegetables for a nuttier flavor; and can be also be and ingredient when making bread, cookies and muffins, among many other uses. Leinsamen are an excellent source of omega-3 essential fatty acids, a very good source of dietary fiber and manganese and many other nutritional benefits.

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Leitao Assado / Leitão Assado refers to Portugal's roast suckling pig that is flavored with various herbs. Leitao Assado is a speciality of Central Portugal.

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Leiva Supp refers to Estonia's sweet, black bread soup that is usually made from leftover bread. Leive Supp is eaten as a dessert in Estonia. Leiva Supp is pronounced as "lay-vuh-soop".

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