[al.li.um] n [NL, genus name, fr. L, garlic] (1807): any of a large genus (Allium) of bulbous herbs of the lily family including the onion, garlic, chive, leek, and shallot
ALLIUM
Meaning of ALLIUM in English
Merriam-Webster English vocab. Английский словарь Merriam Webster. 2012