ramsons
3 synonyms for ramsons, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A wild relative of chives, Allium ursinum, with edible leaves and roots and a strong garlic smell.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
wild garlic
buckram
bear garlic
How to use ramsons
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
forage for ramsons
ramsons growing in the woodland
a ramsons pesto
It is a plain, everyday word most familiar to foragers and cooks.
Etymology
The word developed from Middle English forms such as ramsons and ramson, which were originally plural forms of a word meaning wild garlic. That in turn came from Old English hramsa, tracing back through Proto-Germanic to a Proto-Indo-European root for wild garlic or onion.
Full origin of ramsons →Frequently asked questions
What is ramsons?
It is a wild plant, Allium ursinum, related to chives, with edible leaves and roots and a strong garlicky smell.
Is ramsons the same as wild garlic?
Yes, wild garlic is the common everyday name for the same plant.
Can you eat ramsons?
Yes, its leaves and roots are edible and often used in cooking such as pesto or soup.
