CLOVES


Meaning of CLOVES in English

The brown, hard dried flower buds of an aromatic Southeast Asian evergreen. They are useful in both whole and ground forms. Ground, they are used in cakes and soups. Whole, they add great flavor to mulled wines and ciders. Cloves also have natural preservative qualities.

English dictionary of cooking and food terms.      Английский словарь терминов приготовления и условий питания.