Any plant of a large genus (Allium) of bulbous, onion-or garlic-scented herbs of the lily family, including the onion, garlic, chive, leek, and shallot. Allium species are found in most regions of the world except the tropics and New Zealand and Australia. Some are cultivated as ornamental border plants
{i} any of a number of strong smelling bulbous plants belonging to the lily family (including garlic, onion, etc.)