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alliaceous definition

al·lia·ceous (al′ē ā′s̸həs)

adjective

  1. of a group of strong-smelling bulb plants of the lily family, including the onion, garlic, etc.
  2. having the smell or taste of onions or garlic

Etymology: < L allium, garlic + -aceous

Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2005 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
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