garlic
gar·lic
noun \ˈgär-lik\Definition of GARLIC
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
See Examples of GARLIC
- The recipe calls for two cloves of garlic, minced.
- a pasta dish flavored with basil and garlic
Origin of GARLIC
Middle English garlek, from Old English gārlēac, from gār spear + lēac leek — more at gore
First Known Use: before 12th century
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