Definition

This word describes something that is similar to or has the characteristics of onions or garlic, especially in terms of smell or taste.

Example

The dish had an alliaceous flavor that reminded me of garlic and onions.

Conversation

Have you ever tried that alliaceous dip at the party last week?

Yes! It had such a unique flavor that reminded me of garlic.

I thought it was interesting how the alliaceous taste really stood out.

Definitely! It made the whole snack table more exciting.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Alliaceous → It is derived from "allium" (from Latin, meaning garlic) and the suffix "-aceous" (meaning of or pertaining to). The word "alliaceous" refers to plants that belong to the garlic family or have similar characteristics to garlic.

Memory Tip

Think of 'allium' which means garlic, and remember that 'alliaceous' describes plants related to garlic.

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