NYT Dictionary

ALLIUM

/ˈæliəm/
NounAL-li-umal-li-um · 3 syllablesCollege

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2025, 2026

Meaning

Any of many bulbous plants of the genus Allium, including onions and garlic.

Etymology

Origin: Latin

From taxonomic name Allium, from Latin allium.

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 2 recorded puzzles:

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