allium
al·li·um
noun \ˈa-lē-əm\Definition of ALLIUM
: any of a large genus (Allium) of bulbous herbs of the lily family including the onion, garlic, chive, leek, and shallot
Origin of ALLIUM
New Latin, genus name, from Latin, garlic
First Known Use: 1597
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