First Known Use: 1597
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allium
noun al·li·um \ˈa-lē-əm\
Definition of ALLIUM
: any of a large genus (Allium) of bulbous herbs of the lily family including the onion, garlic, chive, leek, and shallot
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Origin of ALLIUM
New Latin, genus name, from Latin, garlic
Medical Dictionary
allium
noun al·li·um \ˈal-ē-əm\
Medical Definition of ALLIUM
1
capitalized : a genus of bulbous herbs (as an onion, garlic, or leek) of the lily family distinguished by a characteristic odor, sheathing, mostly basal leaves, and clusters of usually white, blue, purple, pink, or red flowers
2
a : a plant of the genus Allium b : the bulb of garlic formerly used in medicine especially as an expectorant and rubefacient
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