GARLIC Definition & Meaning

garlic

[ gahr-lik ]

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noun

a hardy plant, Allium sativum, of the amaryllis family, whose strongly pungent bulb is used in cooking and medicine.
any of various plants of the genus Allium related to the familiar culinary garlic A. sativum.
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.
the flavor or smell of this bulb.

adjective

cooked, flavored, or seasoned with garlic, the pungent bulb of the Allium sativum plant:
garlic bread;
garlic salt.
of or relating to garlic.

garlic

/ ˈɡɑː��ɪ�� /

noun

a hardy widely cultivated Asian alliaceous plant, Allium sativum, having a stem bearing whitish flowers and bulbils
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
any of various other plants of the genus Allium

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Other 51�Թ� Forms

��l�� ��l��·�� adjective

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51�Թ� History and Origins

Origin of garlic¹

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

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51�Թ� History and Origins

Origin of garlic¹

Old English ��ŧ��, from �� spear + ��ŧ�� leek

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We made mayonnaise with nothing more than egg yolk, oil, garlic, lemon and salt—and the result was astonishing.

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I could taste the raw garlic and basil and adjust.

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For another savory option, try adding roasted garlic and spices — like ground coriander or ground cardamom — alongside your butter base, salt, herbs and citrus.

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"I do sometimes forage, usually for wild garlic and wild leeks," said Mrs Gather.

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Once it's translucent, add in some chopped garlic and let it toast until fragrant, about 30 seconds or so.

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