Alliaceous (Adjective)
Meaning 1
Smelling of onions or garlic.
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The soup's overpowering alliaceous aroma hit us the moment we entered the restaurant.
- He took out his leftover pizza and suddenly the air in the elevator became heavy with the alliaceous scent.
- To be fair, we shouldn't blame them too harshly – any eatery would take on a faint alliaceous undertone from hours of serving garlic bread.
- Many vegetables in the plant class have a distinct, albeit sometimes overpowering, alliaceous flavor.
- Although the delicate flowers lacked an overpowering scent, it was still easy to distinguish the faint alliaceous notes.
Meaning 2
Of or pertaining to the botanical genus Allium; "onions, leeks, garlic, chives are alliaceous plants".
Classification
Relational adjectives (pertainyms).
Examples
- The pungent flavor of the alliaceous plants in the garden added depth to the homemade soup.
- Chives are a popular alliaceous herb used to garnish various dishes, from soups to salads.
- The alliaceous aroma of garlic and onions filled the kitchen as the chef prepared dinner.
- Onions, leeks, and garlic are alliaceous plants commonly used in many cuisines around the world.
- The garden featured a variety of alliaceous plants, including scallions and shallots, which were used in the family's cooking.