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Definition of Genus 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: 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