Garlic
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈɡɑːlɪk/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Garlic is a noun meaning A plant, Allium sativum, related to the onion, having a pungent bulb much used in cooking.
Meaning
A plant, Allium sativum, related to the onion, having a pungent bulb much used in cooking.
More Meanings
- (uncountable) A preparation from Allium sativum used as a food ingredient or the flavor or other characteristics of such an ingredient.
- (transitive) To flavor with garlic.
Example Sentences
Athletes' use of herbal supplements has skyrocketed in the past two decades. At the top of the list of popular herbs are echinacea and ginseng, whereas garlic, St. John's wort, soybean, ephedra and others are also surging in popularity or have been historically prevalent.
Word Forms
- garlics
- garlick
- garlicke
- garlicking
- garlicked
Synonyms for garlic
Depending on context, synonyms include ail.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include ail, ramson, clove, croutons, allium, stinkweed.
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