ALLIACEAE
\ˈalɪˌe͡ɪsiː], \ˈalɪˌeɪsiː], \ˈa_l_ɪ__ˌeɪ_s_iː]\
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A genus of the plant family Liliaceae (sometimes classified as Alliaceae) in the order Liliales. Many produce pungent, often bacteriostatic and physiologically active compounds and are used as food, condiment, and medicament, the latter in traditional medicine.
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