Meaning & use
Garlic
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A pungent bulb, related to the onion, used widely as a flavoring in cooking and valued for its distinctive smell and taste.
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She crushed two cloves of garlic to season the pasta sauce.
Roasted garlic becomes sweet and mellow compared to its sharp raw flavor.
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The word "garlic" comes from Old English "garleac," literally "spear leek," referring to the plant's spear-shaped leaves.
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