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allium
3 English words descend from Latin
allium
, most common first.
allium
Any of many bulbous plants of the genus Allium, including onions and garlic.
alliaceous
Smelling or tasting of garlic or onion.
alliin
A sulfoxide derived from cysteine, primarily responsible for the aroma of freshly chopped garlic.