English · Food & Drink
garlic
/ˈɡɑː.lɪk/
[/ˈɡɑː.lɪk/]
pungent bulb seasoning
Beginnernoun
Definition
Garlic is a strong-smelling bulb used in small amounts to flavor food.
Example
He crushed two cloves of garlic and fried them gently in oil before adding the tomatoes.
He crushed two cloves of garlic and fried them gently in oil before adding the tomatoes.
Etymology
From Old English 'garleac', from 'gar' (spear) and 'leac' (leek).
How & Where It’s Used
Valued for flavor and folk medicine; long linked to warding off vampires.