Obs. [perh. f. BUCK sb.1 1 (referring to its offensive smell) + rams, var. RAMSON.] Another name for Ramsons or Wild Garlic.
1578. Lyte, Dodoens, V. lxxi. 638. The thirde kinde is called in English, Ramsons, Buckrammes, & Beares Garlike.
1611. Cotgr., Ail dours, Ramsons, Ramsies, Bucke rammes, Beares garlicke.
1783. in Ainsworth, Lat. Dict. (Morell), I.