allium
[ al-ee-uhm ]
/ ˈæl i əm /
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noun
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.
a substance occurring in garlic bulbs that has antibiotic properties.
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Origin of allium
1800–10; <New Latin, Latin: garlic
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allium
/ (ˈælɪəm) /
noun
any plant of the genus Allium, such as the onion, garlic, shallot, leek, or chive: family Alliaceae
Word Origin for allium
C19: from Latin: garlic
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