Alliaceous Definition

ălē-āshəs

adjective

Of or resembling onion, garlic, or similar plants of the genus Allium, particularly in taste and smell.

American Heritage

Of a group of strong-smelling bulb plants of the lily family, including the onion, garlic, etc.

Webster's New World

Having the smell or taste of onions or garlic.

Webster's New World

Smelling or tasting of garlic or onion.

Wiktionary

Origin of Alliaceous

Latin allium garlic –aceous

From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

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