Definition of allium
: any of a large genus (Allium) of bulbous herbs of the lily family including the onion, garlic, chive, leek, and shallot
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Millennial Pink) at weddings this year, this colorful array of peonies, snapdragons, alliums and dahlias is a refreshing change from the recent norm.
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In early spring, many of us set out onion and other allium starts.
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The effect of one in this drink is substantial, a stealthy allium depth charge that lends a vaguely roasty, vegetal note and that rides atop the gin’s natural botanicals for a crystal-cold wave of savory flavors.
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Pork, lamb or even venison would provide ballast for the mellowness of the allium.
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Shallots are alliums, in the same family as white, red, and yellow onions, along with leeks, scallions, and garlic.
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One of Lazy Bear’s biggest hits, crispy hen of the woods mushrooms with a sour cream and allium dip, will live at True Laurel year-round ($11).
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These days, Afuri’s soft, slightly nutty tofu is set at an angle in a cool bowl, half submerged in a subtly sweet broth, the other half scattered with edible flowers, Japanese alliums and fishy bonito flakes.
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The creaminess, the mild allium flavor, the sweetness.
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Origin and Etymology of allium
New Latin, genus name, from Latin, garlic
Medical Dictionary
medical Definition of allium
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: a genus of bulbous herbs (as an onion, garlic, or leek) of the lily family distinguished by a characteristic odor, sheathing, mostly basal leaves, and clusters of usually white, blue, purple, pink, or red flowers
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: a plant of the genus Allium
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: the bulb of garlic formerly used in medicine especially as an expectorant and rubefacient
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