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Etymology · Proto-Indo-European

*lewg-

3 English words descend from Proto-Indo-European *lewg-, most common first.

lockSomething used for fastening, which can only be opened with a key or combination.
leekA vegetable of variety Allium ampeloprasum, having edible leaves and an onion-like bulb but with a milder flavour than the onion.
lokeThe wicket or hatch of a door.