alliaceous Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. adjective of or pertaining to the botanical genus Allium
    • onions, leeks, garlic, chives are alliaceous plants
  2. adjective satellite smelling of onions or garlic

WordNet


Al`li*a"ceous adjective
Definitions
  1. Of or pertaining to the genus Allium, or garlic, onions, leeks, etc.; having the smell or taste of garlic or onions.

Webster 1913