Garlic Definition
gärlĭk
garlicks
noun
A bulbous herb (Allium sativum) of the lily family.
Webster's New World
The strong-smelling bulb of this plant, made up of small sections called cloves, used as seasoning in meats, salads, etc.
Webster's New World
The bulb of this plant.
American Heritage
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verb
To season or flavor (a food) with garlic.
American Heritage
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Origin of Garlic
Middle English from Old English gārlēac gār spear (probably in reference to the shape of a clove of garlic, resembling a spearhead, or to the shape of the leaves) lēac leek
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
From the Old English gārlēac, from gār (“spear”, in reference to the cloves) + lēac (“leek”).
From Wiktionary
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