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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Alliaria
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Al·li·ar·ia
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ˌalēˈa(a)rēə
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Origin and Etymology of alliaria
New Latin, from Latin allium, alium garlic + New Latin -aria
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