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alliaceous (adjective), more alliaceous, most alliaceous
1. Of or pertaining to the botanical genus Allium, including garlic, onions, leeks, etc.: Jeremy was growing a lot of alliaceous plants in his garden so he would have a good supply of garlic bulbs and onions available for meals during the winter.
2. Descriptive of the strong odor or taste of garlic and onions: There are some people who get hungry when they smell alliaceous scents coming from frying onions and/or garlic while there are others who cannot endure the alliaceous odors.
Oder of garlic, onions, or leeks.
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alliaceous, more alliaceous, most alliaceous
The odors or tastes of onions or garlic; especially, such smells from the breaths of those who eat such vegetables. (1)
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