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garlic
[ gahr-lik ]
noun
- a hardy plant, Allium sativum, of the amaryllis family, whose strongly pungent bulb is used in cooking and medicine.
- any of various plants of the genus Allium related to the familiar culinary garlic A. sativum.
- the bulb of Allium sativum, consisting of smaller bulbs, or cloves, used in cooking, sometimes in the form of a powder, a paste, or minced pieces.
- the flavor or smell of this bulb.
adjective
- cooked, flavored, or seasoned with garlic, the pungent bulb of the Allium sativum plant:
garlic bread;
garlic salt.
- of or relating to garlic.
garlic
/ ˈɡɑːɪ /
noun
- a hardy widely cultivated Asian alliaceous plant, Allium sativum, having a stem bearing whitish flowers and bulbils
- the bulb of this plant, made up of small segments (cloves) that have a strong odour and pungent taste and are used in cooking
- ( as modifier )
a garlic taste
- any of various other plants of the genus Allium
Other Word Forms
- l l· adjective
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of garlic1
Example Sentences
Every ingredient adds something essential: garlic for punch, cheese for salinity, herbs for color and base flavor, nuts for richness, oil for body.
My favorite way to cook frozen peas is sautéing them in a hot pan alongside butter, minced garlic, finely chopped onions and lemon juice.
Last year, 4 Eyes Bakery, based in Staveley near Chesterfield, won with its garlic and rosemary deep pan focaccia creation.
Avoid burning: Steer clear of solid glaze elements that might scorch, like garlic cloves.
They can also be added to pasta, whether that’s with tomato sauce or olive oil, garlic and lemon.
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