Alliaria
noun
Al·li·ar·ia
\ˌalēˈa(a)rēə\
Definition of Alliaria
: a genus of Old World herbs (family Cruciferae) having broad undivided leaves, white flowers, and long siliques — see garlic mustard
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Origin and Etymology of alliaria
New Latin, from Latin allium, alium garlic + New Latin -aria — more at allium
First Known Use: 1821
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