plural alliums
: any of a large genus (Allium) of bulbous herbs of the amaryllis family that includes the onion, garlic, chive, and leek
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Salmon replaces spring crops such as alliums, radishes, and greens after the weather heats up.
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Johanna Silver, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 May 2024
Sun Exposure: Full Soil Type: Rich, well-draining, sandy loam
Soil pH: 6.0-7.5
There are many types of alliums available in different sizes and colors, such as white, blue, and purple.
—Steve Bender, Southern Living, 15 May 2024
However, very high concentrations of alliums could affect blood pressure and blood sugar, lowering them.
—Christina Pérez, Vogue, 2 May 2024
How to use wild garlic in the kitchen As mentioned, the entire wild garlic plant is edible and can be used in place of other alliums.
—Christina Pérez, Vogue, 2 May 2024
While the irises are the stars of the show, they’re all set against a backdrop of other beautiful perennials like lupine, allium, poppies, and delphinium.
—Elizabeth Brownfield, Forbes, 29 Feb. 2024
Shallot: Offers allium punch, Black pepper: Brings bright pungency and a bit of heat.
—Ann Taylor Pittman, Southern Living, 6 Apr. 2024
Tanya suggests other ingredients like anchovies, mushrooms, and fresh herbs that can add depth of flavor without the alliums.
—The Bon Appétit Staff & Contributors, Bon Appétit, 29 Feb. 2024
Tahira Ehsan does about half the prep and cooking — hand grinding the spices, sweating down the alliums and mashing them into an onion paste — at her home.
—Travis M. Andrews, Washington Post, 12 Mar. 2024
Johanna Silver, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 May 2024
Sun Exposure: Full Soil Type: Rich, well-draining, sandy loam
Soil pH: 6.0-7.5
There are many types of alliums available in different sizes and colors, such as white, blue, and purple.
—Steve Bender, Southern Living, 15 May 2024
However, very high concentrations of alliums could affect blood pressure and blood sugar, lowering them.
—Christina Pérez, Vogue, 2 May 2024
How to use wild garlic in the kitchen As mentioned, the entire wild garlic plant is edible and can be used in place of other alliums.
—Christina Pérez, Vogue, 2 May 2024
While the irises are the stars of the show, they’re all set against a backdrop of other beautiful perennials like lupine, allium, poppies, and delphinium.
—Elizabeth Brownfield, Forbes, 29 Feb. 2024
Shallot: Offers allium punch, Black pepper: Brings bright pungency and a bit of heat.
—Ann Taylor Pittman, Southern Living, 6 Apr. 2024
Tanya suggests other ingredients like anchovies, mushrooms, and fresh herbs that can add depth of flavor without the alliums.
—The Bon Appétit Staff & Contributors, Bon Appétit, 29 Feb. 2024
Tahira Ehsan does about half the prep and cooking — hand grinding the spices, sweating down the alliums and mashing them into an onion paste — at her home.
—Travis M. Andrews, Washington Post, 12 Mar. 2024
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allium
noun
al·li·um
ˈal-ē-əm 
1
Allium
: a genus of bulbous herbs (as an onion, garlic, or leek) of the amaryllis family distinguished by a characteristic odor, sheathing, mostly basal leaves, and clusters of usually white, blue, purple, pink, or red flowers
2
a
: a plant of the genus Allium
b
: the bulb of garlic formerly used in medicine especially as an expectorant and rubefacient
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