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rocambole

roc·am·bole [ rókəm bl ] (plural roc·am·boles)


noun 
Definition:
 
plant like garlic: a plant related to garlic sometimes used to flavor food. Native to: Europe, Asia.  Latin name Allium scorodoprasum.

[Late 17th century. Via French< German Rockenbolle "distaff bulb" (from its shape) < Rocken "distaff" + Bolle "bulb"]
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