ALLIUM


Meaning of ALLIUM in English

[ 'alɪəm ]

■ noun ( plural ~s ) a bulbous plant of a genus that includes the onion and its relatives (e.g. garlic and chives). [Genus Allium .]

Origin

L., 'garlic'.

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