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garlic

noun [U]
 
 
/ˈɡɑː.lɪk/ US  /ˈɡɑːr-/

Definition

A2 a plant of the onion family that has a strong taste and smell and is used in cooking to add flavour: For this recipe you need four cloves (= single pieces) of garlic, crushed. a garlic bulbHerbs and spices
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