alliaceous

[ al-ee-ey-shuhs ]

adjective

1. Botany. belonging to the genus Allium (formerly the family Alliaceae). Compare allium.
2. having the odor or taste of garlic, onion, etc.

alliaceous

/ ˌælɪˈeɪʃəs /

adjective

1. of or relating to Allium , a genus of plants that have a strong onion or garlic smell and often have bulbs: family Alliaceae . The genus occurs in the N hemisphere and includes onion, garlic, leek, chive, and shallot
2. tasting or smelling like garlic or onions
3. of, relating to, or belonging to the Alliaceae , a family of flowering plants that includes the genus Allium

Word History and Origins

Origin of alliaceous¹

1785–95; < Latin alli ( um ) garlic + -aceous

Word History and Origins

Origin of alliaceous¹

C18: from Latin allium garlic; see -aceous

Example Sentences

An ethereal liquid, lighter than water, having an aromatic odour, slightly alliaceous.

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Arsenic, when vaporized, may be known by its peculiar alliaceous odor.

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Arsenic also gives its peculiar alliaceous odor, which is so characteristic that it can be easily detected.

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The peculiar alliaceous flavour that belongs to them is well known.

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Many wild bees (Andrena) are distinguished by their pungent alliaceous smell.

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