Garlic (Noun)
Meaning 1
Bulbous herb of southern Europe widely naturalized; bulb breaks up into separate strong-flavored cloves.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
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Meaning 2
Aromatic bulb used as seasoning.
Classification
Nouns denoting foods and drinks.
Examples
- The recipe called for four cloves of garlic to be minced and sautéed in olive oil.
- She peeled the garlic and crushed it under the knife to release its pungent aroma.
- Garlic and herbs infused the roasted chicken with rich flavors.
- He loved the smell of garlic wafting from the kitchen as his mother cooked dinner.
- To ward off vampires, the peasant rubbed garlic on his doorframe and under his bed.