clove
1the dried flower bud of a tropical tree, Syzygium aromaticum, of the myrtle family, used whole or ground as a spice.
the tree itself.
Origin of clove
1Other definitions for clove (2 of 4)
one of the small bulbs formed in the axils of the scales of a mother bulb, as in garlic.
Origin of clove
2Other definitions for clove (3 of 4)
a simple past tense of cleave2.
Other definitions for clove (4 of 4)
a British unit of weight for wool, cheese, etc., usually equivalent to 8 pounds (3.6 kilograms).
Origin of clove
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How to use clove in a sentence
Add the onions, tomatoes, garlic, thyme, bay leaves, cumin, cloves and cinnamon.
Take ½ cup canola oil and remaining 10 cloves of garlic, making sure the garlic is immersed in the oil and put in a small pan.
Orange zest and cloves add seasonal aromas that bring this drink closer to home and the holidays.
In a mortar (for pounding), crush garlic cloves and sprinkle with salt, add olive oil and stock to the mixture and keep pounding.
Cuban Sandwich Casserole and "Mofongo" Turkey | The Daily Beast | December 23, 2008 | THE DAILY BEASTTransfer the chicken pieces, fennel and whole cloves of garlic to a serving platter, reserving the pan juices.
Roast Chicken, Eggplant Pancakes, Cranberry-Walnut Tart | The Daily Beast | December 23, 2008 | THE DAILY BEAST
I frequently used to visit the plantations of nutmegs and cloves, and refresh myself with their balsamic fragrance.
A Woman's Journey Round the World | Ida PfeifferA deeper red color with oil of cloves and hydrochloric acid, becoming purple on standing.
Some Constituents of the Poison Ivy Plant: (Rhus Toxicodendron) | William Anderson SymeFillet a brace of woodcock, soak them in salad oil seasoned with black pepper, some cloves, and a pounded head of garlic.
Dressed Game and Poultry la Mode | Harriet A. de SalisI have cloves in my purse: I never go without one in my mouth.
In The Yule-Log Glow, Vol. IV (of IV) | Harrison S. MorrisIf there is a cavity, a small piece of cotton moistened with oil of cloves and packed well into it may give much relief.
The Mother and Her Child | William S. Sadler
British Dictionary definitions for clove (1 of 3)
/ (kləʊv) /
a tropical evergreen myrtaceous tree, Syzygium aromaticum, native to the East Indies but cultivated elsewhere, esp Zanzibar
the dried unopened flower buds of this tree, used as a pungent fragrant spice
Origin of clove
1British Dictionary definitions for clove (2 of 3)
/ (kləʊv) /
any of the segments of a compound bulb that arise from the axils of the scales of a large bulb
Origin of clove
2British Dictionary definitions for clove (3 of 3)
/ (kləʊv) /
a past tense of cleave 1
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