alliaceous

/ˌˈæliˌˈeɪʃəs/
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Definitions of alliaceous
  1. adjective
    of or pertaining to the botanical genus Allium
    “onions, leeks, garlic, chives are alliaceous plants”
  2. adjective
    smelling of onions or garlic
    synonyms:
    odorous
    having odor or a characteristic odor
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