First Known Use: before 12th century
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garlic
noun gar·lic \ˈgär-lik\
: a plant that is related to the onion and that has small sections (called cloves) which have a strong taste and smell and are used for flavoring foods
Full 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
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Origin of GARLIC
Middle English garlek, from Old English gārlēac, from gār spear + lēac leek — more at gore
GARLIC Defined for Kids
garlic
noun gar·lic \ˈgär-lik\
Definition of GARLIC for Kids
: a plant related to the onion and grown for its bulbs that have a strong smell and taste and are used to flavor foods
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garlic
noun gar·lic \ˈgär-lik\
Medical Definition of GARLIC
: a European bulbous herb of the genus Allium (A. sativum) widely cultivated for its pungent compound bulbs much used in cookery; also : one of the bulbs
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