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alliaceous

/al-ee-ey-shuhs/US // ˌæl iˈeɪ ʃəs //UK // (ˌælɪˈeɪʃəs) //

同盟,同盟会,同盟国,同盟友

Definitions

adj.形容词 adjective
  1. 1
    • : Botany. belonging to the genus Allium.Compare allium.
    • : having the odor or taste of garlic, onion, etc.

Examples

  • An ethereal liquid, lighter than water, having an aromatic odour, slightly alliaceous.

  • Arsenic, when vaporized, may be known by its peculiar alliaceous odor.

  • Arsenic also gives its peculiar alliaceous odor, which is so characteristic that it can be easily detected.

  • The peculiar alliaceous flavour that belongs to them is well known.

  • Many wild bees (Andrena) are distinguished by their pungent alliaceous smell.

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