garlicky
Britishadjective
Example Sentences
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Your kitchen should fill with a buttery, nutty, garlicky aroma, which means you’re on the right track.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 19, 2026
They mill whole garlic cloves with the fresh olives, creating a deeply garlicky oil that still tastes vibrant and alive.
From Salon ● Dec. 4, 2025
In recent months, my social media feeds have been filled with tweets referencing lemony garlicky miso gochujang brown butter pasta.
From Salon ● Aug. 16, 2025
Ginger & Scallion’s rice tastes more intensely chickeny than chicken itself; it’s barely garlicky and whispers of ginger, savory in the extreme, faintly floral, buttery, humble yet majestic.
From Seattle Times ● May 9, 2024
The garlicky outlaw was leaning closer to Jemmy.
From "The Whipping Boy" by Sid Fleischman
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