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garlic

[ gahr-lik ]

noun

  1. a hardy plant, Allium sativum, of the amaryllis family, whose strongly pungent bulb is used in cooking and medicine.
  2. any of various plants of the genus Allium related to the familiar culinary garlic A. sativum.
  3. 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.
  4. the flavor or smell of this bulb.


adjective

  1. cooked, flavored, or seasoned with garlic, the pungent bulb of the Allium sativum plant:

    garlic bread;

    garlic salt.

  2. of or relating to garlic.

garlic

/ ˈɡɑːɪ /

noun

  1. a hardy widely cultivated Asian alliaceous plant, Allium sativum, having a stem bearing whitish flowers and bulbils
    1. the bulb of this plant, made up of small segments (cloves) that have a strong odour and pungent taste and are used in cooking
    2. ( as modifier )

      a garlic taste

  2. any of various other plants of the genus Allium
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Other Word Forms

  • l l· adjective
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Word History and Origins

Origin of garlic1

First recorded before 1000; Middle English garlec, Old English ŧ ( gar “spear”, cognate with German Ger, + ŧ leek )
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Word History and Origins

Origin of garlic1

Old English ŧ, from spear + ŧ leek
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Example Sentences

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Every ingredient adds something essential: garlic for punch, cheese for salinity, herbs for color and base flavor, nuts for richness, oil for body.

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My favorite way to cook frozen peas is sautéing them in a hot pan alongside butter, minced garlic, finely chopped onions and lemon juice.

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Last year, 4 Eyes Bakery, based in Staveley near Chesterfield, won with its garlic and rosemary deep pan focaccia creation.

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Avoid burning: Steer clear of solid glaze elements that might scorch, like garlic cloves.

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They can also be added to pasta, whether that’s with tomato sauce or olive oil, garlic and lemon.

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