Genus Allium (Noun)
Meaning
Large genus of perennial and biennial pungent bulbous plants: garlic; leek; onion; chive; sometimes placed in family Alliaceae as the type genus.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The genus Allium includes many species that are used as food flavorings, such as garlic and onions.
- Members of the genus Allium have been used for culinary and medicinal purposes for thousands of years.
- Chives are a hardy perennial member of the genus Allium, often used to add flavor to soups and salads.
- Some plants in the genus Allium are ornamental, producing beautiful flowers in shades of pink, purple, and white.
- Onions, leeks, and garlic are all members of the genus Allium, and are staples in many cuisines around the world.