garlic

/ˈɡɑrlɪk/
noun
  1. A plant related to the onion, whose bulb is used as a strong-smelling and strong-tasting ingredient in cooking.
    • She added two cloves of garlic to the pasta sauce.
    • The smell of roasting garlic filled the kitchen.
    • Garlic is a key ingredient in many Mediterranean dishes.
  2. The bulb of the garlic plant, used as a flavoring in food.
    • I bought a head of garlic at the farmer's market.
    • Crush the garlic before adding it to the pan.
    • This recipe calls for fresh garlic, not powder.
adjective
  1. Flavored with or containing garlic.
    • He prefers garlic sauce on his sandwich.
    • We ordered garlic bread to go with the soup.
    • The garlic butter gave the shrimp a rich taste.
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