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ROCAMBOLE
Etymology
Noun
rocambole (plural rocamboles)
The sand leek, Allium scorodoprasum
A type of garlic, Allium sativum var. ophioscorodon
Source: Wiktionary
Roc"am*bole, n. Etym: [F.] [Written also rokambole.] (Bot.)
Definition: A name of Allium Scorodoprasum and A. Ascalonium, two kinds of garlic, the latter of which is also called shallot.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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