Allium: meaning, definitions and examples
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allium
[ หรฆl.i.ษm ]
food
A bulbous plant of a genus that includes the onion and its relatives, cultivated for its edible bulbs.
Synonyms
bulbous plant, onion family.
Examples of usage
- Allium is commonly used in cooking to add flavor to dishes.
- Garlic and shallots are examples of allium.
- Onions, leeks, and chives are also part of the allium family.
botany
A plant of the genus Allium, which includes the onion, garlic, leek, chives, and shallots.
Synonyms
Allium plant, Allium species.
Examples of usage
- The allium genus is known for its strong-smelling bulbs.
- Allium plants are often used for their culinary and medicinal properties.
Translations
Translations of the word "allium" in other languages:
๐ต๐น alho
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฒเคนเคธเฅเคจ
๐ฉ๐ช Lauch
๐ฎ๐ฉ bawang putih
๐บ๐ฆ ัะฐัะฝะธะบ
๐ต๐ฑ czosnek
๐ฏ๐ต ใใณใใฏ
๐ซ๐ท ail
๐ช๐ธ ajo
๐น๐ท sarฤฑmsak
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ง๋
๐ธ๐ฆ ุซูู
๐จ๐ฟ ฤesnek
๐ธ๐ฐ cesnak
๐จ๐ณ ๅคง่
๐ธ๐ฎ ฤesen
๐ฎ๐ธ hvรญtlaukur
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัะฐััะผัะฐา
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแ แ
๐ฆ๐ฟ sarฤฑmsaq
๐ฒ๐ฝ ajo
Etymology
The word 'allium' comes from the Latin word for garlic. It has been used for centuries to refer to plants of the genus Allium, which includes onions, garlic, leeks, chives, and shallots. These plants have been cultivated for their culinary and medicinal properties since ancient times. Allium plants are known for their distinctive smell and flavor, making them popular ingredients in various cuisines around the world.
Word Frequency Rank
At position #40,254, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.
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