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- [al-ee-uh m]
- /ˈæl i əm/
- /ˈaliəm/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [al-ee-uh m]
- /ˈæl i əm/
Definitions of allium word
- noun allium any plant of the genus Allium, such as the onion, garlic, shallot, leek, or chive: family Alliaceae 3
- noun allium any strong-smelling bulb plant of a genus (Allium) of the lily family, as the onion, garlic, leek, etc. 3
- noun allium any bulbous plant belonging to the genus Allium, of the amaryllis family, having an onion odor and flowers in a round cluster, including the onion, leek, shallot, garlic, and chive. 1
- noun allium a substance occurring in garlic bulbs that has antibiotic properties. 1
- noun allium A bulbous plant of a genus that includes the onion and its relatives (e.g., garlic, leek, and chives). 1
- noun allium Any of many bulbous plants of the genus Allium, related to onions and garlic. 0
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Origin of allium
First appearance:
before 1800 One of the 42% newest English words
1800-10; < New Latin, Latin: garlic
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Parts of speech for Allium
noun
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allium popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 74% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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