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clove

 
 
/kləʊv/ noun [C]

Definition

SPICE a small, dark-brown, dried flower that is used as a spice
GARLIC one separate part in a root of garlic (= plant with a strong taste used in cooking)
(Definition of clove noun from the Cambridge Learner's Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)

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