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ramsons

Pronunciation: /ˈrams(ə)nz/
Definition of ramsons

noun

[usually treated as singular]
  • a Eurasian woodland plant with broad shiny leaves and round heads of white flowers, producing a strong aroma of garlic. Also called wild garlic.
    • Allium ursinum, family Liliaceae (or Alliaceae)

Origin:

Old English hramsan, plural of hramsa 'wild garlic', later interpreted as singular

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