Allium

[æliәm]

Definition

(noun.) large genus of perennial and biennial pungent bulbous plants: garlic; leek; onion; chive; sometimes placed in family Alliaceae as the type genus.

Edited by Fergus--From WordNet

Definition

(n.) A genus of plants, including the onion, garlic, leek, chive, etc.

Editor: Lou