GARLIC


Meaning of GARLIC in English

n. 1 any of various alliaceous plants, esp. Allium sativum. 2 the strong-smelling pungent-tasting bulb of this plant, used as a flavouring in cookery. garlicky adj.

[ OE garleac f. gar spear + leac LEEK ]

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