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alliaceous
CIDE DICTIONARY
alliaceous, a.
Of or pertaining to the genus Allium , or garlic, onions, leeks, etc.; having the smell or taste of garlic or onions. [1913 Webster]
OXFORD DICTIONARY
alliaceous, adj.
1 of or relating to the genus Allium.
2 tasting or smelling like onion or garlic.
1 of or relating to the genus Allium.
2 tasting or smelling like onion or garlic.
Etymology
mod.L alliaceus f. L allium garlic
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