Word of the Day: Alliaceous

Can you pronounce alliaceous?

Saturday, August 31, 2024

adjective 1. Relating to or denoting plants of a group that comprises the onions and other alliums. "The sauteed shallots gave off an alliaceous aroma." "Julia adds alliaceous vegetables to everything she cooks." "Alliaceous plants include shallots, leeks, onions, and garlic." Ads help keep Word Daily free. Latin, mid-18th century From Our Network Today's Best Deals Good products make life easier — especially when they're on sale. See the savings The Latin "allium" means "garlic," but members of the Allium genus also include onions, leeks, and chives. "Alliaceous" is the adjective used to refer to the plants in this group, whether in the garden or in the kitchen... Continue Reading By clicking "Try it in your inbox" you're agreeing to Word Smart's Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. By clicking "Try it in your inbox" you're agreeing to Word Smart's Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. Do you remember these words? Thank you for supporting our advertisers.

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