Allium Definition

ălē-əm
noun
Any of numerous, usually bulbous plants of the genus Allium, having long stalks bearing clusters of variously colored flowers and including many ornamental and food plants, such as onions, leeks, chives, garlic, and shallots.
American Heritage
Any strong-smelling bulb plant of a genus (Allium) of the lily family, as the onion, garlic, leek, etc.
Webster's New World

Any of many bulbous plants of the genus Allium, related to onions and garlic.

Wiktionary
Synonyms:
  • genus Allium
pronoun

A taxonomic genus within the family Amaryllidaceae — the onions, garlic.

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Other Word Forms of Allium

Noun

Singular:
allium
Plural:
alliums

Origin of Allium

  • From Latin allium (“garlic”)

    From Wiktionary

  • Latin garlic

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

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