alliin

English

noun
Definitions
  • (biochemistry) A sulfoxide derived from cysteine, primarily responsible for the aroma of freshly chopped garlic.

Etymology

Derived from Latin allium (garlic).

Origin

Latin

allium

Gloss

garlic

Concept
Semantic Field

Agriculture and vegetation

Ontological Category

Person/Thing

Emoji

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