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rocambole
CIDE DICTIONARY
rocambole, n. [F.].
A name of Allium Scorodoprasum and Allium Ascalonium , two kinds of garlic, the latter of which is also called shallot . [1913 Webster]
OXFORD DICTIONARY
rocambole, n. an alliaceous plant, Allium scorodoprasum, with a garlic-like bulb used for seasoning.
Etymology
F f. G Rockenbolle
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