rocambole

roc·am·bole  (rkm-bl)

n.

1. A European plant (Allium sativum var. ophioscordon) having a garliclike bulb.

2. The bulb of this plant used as a seasoning.

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[French, from German Rockenbolle : Rocken, distaff (from Middle High German rocke, from Old High German rocko, from Vulgar Latin *rotica, from Latin rotre, to turn; see rotate) + Bolle, bulb (from Middle High German bolle, from Old High German bolla, ball; see bhel-² in Indo-European roots).]

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rocambole [ˈrɒkəmˌbəʊl]

n

(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Plants) a variety of sand leek whose garlic-like bulb is used for seasoning

[from French, from German Rockenbolle, literally: distaff bulb (with reference to its shape)]

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Noun

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rocambole - European leek cultivated and used like leeks Allium scorodoprasum, giant garlic, sand leek, Spanish garlic alliaceous plant - bulbous plants having a characteristic pungent onion odor