garlic

[ gahr-lik ]

noun

1. a hardy plant, Allium sativum, of the amaryllis family, whose strongly pungent bulb is used in cooking and medicine.
2. any of various plants of the genus Allium related to the familiar culinary garlic A. sativum.
3. the bulb of Allium sativum, consisting of smaller bulbs, or cloves, used in cooking, sometimes in the form of a powder, a paste, or minced pieces.
4. the flavor or smell of this bulb.

adjective

1. cooked, flavored, or seasoned with garlic, the pungent bulb of the Allium sativum plant:

   garlic bread;

   garlic salt.

2. of or relating to garlic.

garlic

/ ˈɡɑːlɪk /

noun

1. a hardy widely cultivated Asian alliaceous plant, Allium sativum, having a stem bearing whitish flowers and bulbils
2. 1. the bulb of this plant, made up of small segments (cloves) that have a strong odour and pungent taste and are used in cooking
   2. ( as modifier )

      a garlic taste

3. any of various other plants of the genus Allium

Other Words From

• garlicked garlick·y adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of garlic¹

First recorded before 1000; Middle English garlec, Old English gārlēac ( gar “spear”, cognate with German Ger, + lēac leek )

Word History and Origins

Origin of garlic¹

Old English gārlēac, from gār spear + lēac leek

Example Sentences

I remembered how much I loved the small, sensory details: the hiss of olive oil in a pan, the way garlic perfumes the air, the tactile pleasure of kneading dough.

From Salon

All you’ll need are two medium acorn squashes, cooked quinoa or wild rice, fresh or dried cranberries, chopped pecans or walnuts, diced onions, garlic, cinnamon, thyme, olive oil, salt and pepper.

From Salon

The sauce or dressing varieties are just as varied as ketchup, sweet mustard, spicy mustard, garlic and, the most popular, French dressing.

From Salon

In his message, Kay told him: "Get across that finishing line and get yourself a nice garlic bread. This is the way to Glasgowrilla!"

From BBC

Then add garlic, thyme, white pepper, and salt, and cook another 2 minutes.

From Salon