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Definition of Allium
1. Noun. Large genus of perennial and biennial pungent bulbous plants: garlic; leek; onion; chive; sometimes placed in family Alliaceae as the type genus.
Exact synonyms: Genus Allium
Generic synonyms: Liliid Monocot Genus
Group relationships: Family Liliaceae, Liliaceae, Lily Family
Member holonyms: Alliaceous Plant, Wild Onion, Allium Acuminatum, Hooker's Onion
Derivative terms: Alliaceous
Generic synonyms: Liliid Monocot Genus
Group relationships: Family Liliaceae, Liliaceae, Lily Family
Member holonyms: Alliaceous Plant, Wild Onion, Allium Acuminatum, Hooker's Onion
Derivative terms: Alliaceous
Definition of Allium
1. n. A genus of plants, including the onion, garlic, leek, chive, etc.
Definition of Allium
1. a bulbous herb [n -S]
Medical Definition of Allium
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