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clove1 definition

clove (klōv)

noun

  1. the dried flower bud of a tropical evergreen tree (Eugenia aromatica) of the myrtle family, originally native to the East Indies: used as a pungent, fragrant spice
  2. the tree

Etymology: ME clowe < OFr clou (de girofle), lit., nail (of clove) < L clavus, nail (see close); so called from its shape

clove2 definition

clove (klōv)

noun

a segment of a bulb, as of garlic

Etymology: ME < OE clufu, akin to cleofan, to split: see cleave

clove3 definition

clove (klōv)

transitive verb, intransitive verb

cleave

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clove Usage Examples

Preposition: of

  • garlic: Add a few cloves of crushed garlic to the onions.

Converse of object

  • chop: For a little more aroma, add a chopped clove of garlic to the onion.

Adjective modifier

  • crushed: Mash the egg yolks and crushed garlic clove and place in a screw top jam jar.

Modifies a noun

  • garlic: Stir in a dash of oregano and, if you like yours pungent, one minced clove garlic.

Noun used with modifier

  • garlic: The garlic cloves, bought normally for cooking purposes, will produce roots at any time of year.
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