allium

[ al-ee-uhm ]

noun
  1. any bulbous plant belonging to the genus Allium, of the amaryllis family, having an onion odor and flowers in a round cluster, including the onion, leek, shallot, garlic, and chive.

  2. a substance occurring in garlic bulbs that has antibiotic properties.

Origin of allium

1
1800–10; <New Latin, Latin: garlic

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allium

/ (ˈælɪəm) /


noun
  1. any plant of the genus Allium, such as the onion, garlic, shallot, leek, or chive: family Alliaceae

Origin of allium

1
C19: from Latin: garlic

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