garlicky
Britishadjective
Example Sentences
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A garlicky smell once alerted him to the presence of arsenic in sugar, while the spill of a concentrated solution cut through clothing “like the blow of a scimitar.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 24, 2026
At the tropical Siren Social Club, I splurged on a gin martini, an appetizer of garlicky Gulf shrimp and pastry-encrusted beef Wellington.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 7, 2026
Cuban-Inspired Loaded Fries: Crispy fries topped with savory picadillo, a drizzle of garlicky aioli, pickled red onions, oozy mozzarella and a sprinkle of fresh cilantro.
From Salon ● Sep. 16, 2025
Brown butter’s association with gourmet indulgences like, yes, lemony garlicky miso gochujang brown butter pasta underscores a growing trend of butter gone luxe.
From Salon ● Aug. 16, 2025
"And crows can't fly!" erupted the big outlaw with a blast of garlicky breath.
From "The Whipping Boy" by Sid Fleischman
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