Garlic

/ˈɡɑːr.lɪk/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A strong-smelling pungent-tasting bulb used as a flavoring in cooking and in medicine.

I added minced garlic to the pasta sauce for extra flavor.

The plant (Allium sativum) that produces the garlic bulb.

The garden is full of garlic plants that are ready to be harvested.

An herb from the onion family, known for its strong odor and flavor.

Garlic is often used in various cuisines around the world.

Old English 'garleac', from 'gar' (spear) + 'leac' (leek).

garlic bread

A bread dish infused with garlic, often served warm as a side.

garlic press

A kitchen tool used to crush garlic cloves.

to smell like garlic

To have an odor reminiscent of garlic, often used informally to denote someone who has eaten garlic.

onion

A bulbous plant similar to garlic, used in cooking.

shallot

A variety of onion that has a milder flavor, often used in sauces.

leek

A vegetable related to garlic and onion, with a mild flavor.

Someone who is unpleasant or annoying, derived from the strong smell of garlic.

That guy is such a garlic, always complaining.

To be in a mysterious or secretive situation, playing off the idea of garlic being 'secretive' in flavor profiles.

I'm in garlic territory with this plan, don’t tell anyone!