Alliaria

noun

Al·​li·​ar·​ia

ˌalēˈa(a)rēə

: a genus of Old World herbs (family Cruciferae) having broad undivided leaves, white flowers, and long siliques see garlic mustard

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, from Latin allium, alium garlic + New Latin -aria

First Known Use

1821, in the meaning defined above

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