Clove (Noun)
Meaning 1
Spice from dried unopened flower bud of the clove tree; used whole or ground.
Classification
Nouns denoting foods and drinks.
Examples
- The aroma of the clove filled the air as she added it to the stew.
- She ground the clove into a fine powder using a mortar and pestle.
- Clove is a common spice used in traditional Indian and Middle Eastern cooking.
- The recipe called for a whole clove to be added to the pot of simmering tea.
- The warm, pungent flavor of the clove complemented the sweetness of the ham perfectly.
Meaning 2
Moderate sized very symmetrical red-flowered evergreen widely cultivated in the tropics for its flower buds which are source of cloves.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The spice cabinet was stocked with ground cloves to use in baking throughout the year.
- Freshly ground cloves from whole ones make the dish far more flavorful and aromatic.
- Indonesian and Madagascar cloves account for about 70% of world production combined.
- These beautiful, flowering clove trees had recently bloomed around her estate grounds.
- During cooking a small quantity of clove in marinades has antibacterial and preservative qualities.
Synonyms
Meaning 3
One of the small bulblets that can be split off of the axis of a larger garlic bulb.
Classification
Nouns denoting foods and drinks.
Examples
- Separating a single clove from the garlic bulb requires care to avoid bruising it.
- For roasting, break the head of garlic into individual cloves before spreading them out in the pan.
- Using three cloves per dish, mix them into the marinade to ensure each piece of chicken gets plenty of flavor.
- Some cooks recommend mashing a single clove per tablespoon of olive oil for garlic-infused dressings.
- Place one or two cloves into each corner of the roasted chicken to maximize flavor.
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Hypernyms
Meaning 4
Aromatic flower bud of a clove tree; yields a spice.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.