Main Entry: gar·lic

Pronunciation: \ˈgär-lik\

Function: noun

Etymology: Middle English garlek, from Old English gārlēac, from gār spear + lēac leek — more at gore

Date: before 12th century

1 : a European allium (Allium sativum) widely cultivated for its pungent compound bulbs much used in cookery; broadly : allium
2 : a bulb of garlic

— gar·licky \-li-kē\ adjective