Allium: meaning, definitions and examples

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allium

 

[ หˆรฆl.i.ษ™m ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

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.
Context #2 | Noun

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น alho

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฒเคนเคธเฅเคจ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Lauch

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ bawang putih

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั‡ะฐัะฝะธะบ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ czosnek

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ‹ใƒณใƒ‹ใ‚ฏ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท ail

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ ajo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท sarฤฑmsak

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋งˆ๋Š˜

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุซูˆู…

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ฤesnek

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ cesnak

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅคง่’œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ ฤesen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hvรญtlaukur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัะฐั€ั‹ะผัะฐา›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒœแƒ˜แƒแƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sarฤฑmsaq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ 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.