\ ˈklōv 
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\Definition of clove
(Entry 1 of 3)
: one of the small bulbs (as in garlic) developed in the axils of the scales of a large bulb
clove
Definition of clove (Entry 2 of 3)
past tense of cleave
clove
noun\ ˈklōv \
\Definition of clove (Entry 3 of 3)
: the dried flower bud of a tropical tree (Syzygium aromaticum synonym Eugenia aromatica) of the myrtle family that is used as a spice and is the source of an oil also : this tree
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clove
noun\ ˈklōv \
\Kids Definition of clove
(Entry 1 of 2)
: the dried flower bud of a tropical tree used in cooking as a spice
clove
Kids Definition of clove (Entry 2 of 2)
past tense of cleave
clove
noun\ ˈklōv \
\Medical Definition of clove
1a : the pungent fragrant aromatic reddish brown dried flower bud of a tropical evergreen tree (Syzygium aromaticum) of the myrtle family (Myrtaceae) that yields clove oil
b : a spice consisting of whole or ground cloves —usually used in plural
2 : the tree that is the source of cloves and is probably native to the Moluccas but is now widely cultivated in the tropics
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The first known use of clove was before the 12th century
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