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allium

/ˈæliəm/ /ˈeɪliəm/

Meanings
noun
Any of many bulbous plants of the genus Allium, related to onions and garlic.

Examples :

"My garden is full of allium; I grow onions, garlic, and chives. "
plant vegetable food biology agriculture

Related Words

Illustration bulbous

bulbous adjective

/ˈboʊlbəs/

Having the shape of or resembling a bulb, bloated.

"The old, bulbous vase held a single, fragrant rose. "

Illustration genus

genus noun

/ˈdʒiːnəs/

A rank in the classification of organisms, below family and above species; a taxon at that rank.

"All magnolias belong to the genus Magnolia."

Illustration any

any adverb

/ˈæni/ /ˈɛni/

To even the slightest extent, at all.

"I will not remain here any longer."

Illustration grow

grow verb

/ɡɹəʊ/ /ɡɹoʊ/

To become larger, to increase in magnitude.

"Children grow quickly."

Illustration full

full adjective

/fʊl/

Containing the maximum possible amount that can fit in the space available.

"The jugs were full to the point of overflowing."

Illustration garlic

garlic noun

/ˈɡɑːlɪk/ /ˈɡɑɹlɪk/

A plant, Allium sativum, related to the onion, having a pungent bulb much used in cooking.

"My mother added garlic to the soup to make it more flavorful. "

Illustration garden

garden noun

/ˈɡɑːdn̩/ /-n̩/

An outdoor area containing one or more types of plants, usually plants grown for food or ornamental purposes.

"a vegetable garden  a flower garden"

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plants noun

/plɑːnts/ /plænts/

An organism that is not an animal, especially an organism capable of photosynthesis. Typically a small or herbaceous organism of this kind, rather than a tree.

"The garden had a couple of trees, and a cluster of colourful plants around the border."

Illustration onions

onions noun

/ˈʌnjənz/

A monocotyledonous plant (Allium cepa), allied to garlic, used as vegetable and spice.

"My mom used onions in the stew she made for dinner. "

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many noun

/ˈmæni/ /ˈmɛni/

A multitude; a great aggregate; a mass of people; the generality; the common herd.

"Democracy must balance the rights of the few against the will of the many."

Illustration chives

chives noun

/t͡ʃaɪvz/

A perennial plant, Allium schoenoprasum, related to the onion.

"My grandmother grows chives in her garden. "

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related verb

/ɹɪˈleɪtɪd/

To tell in a descriptive way.

"Please relate the circumstances of your journey here today."