alliaceous
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al·li·a·ceous
(ăl'ē-ā'shəs) 
adj.
Of or resembling onion, garlic, or similar plants of the genus Allium, particularly in taste and smell.
adj.
Of or resembling onion, garlic, or similar plants of the genus Allium, particularly in taste and smell.
[Latin allium, garlic + -ACEOUS.]
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alliaceous
[from L. allium, garlic] /a-lee-A-shus/ having the smell or taste of garlic or onions
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