garlic

/ˈɡɑːlɪk/noun

A plant in the onion family whose strong-smelling bulb is widely used to flavor food.

Example sentences

“Fry the garlic gently so it doesn't burn.”
“This pasta sauce needs more garlic and a little salt.”

Uncountable: a clove of garlic is one segment, a head or bulb is the whole thing. Confusing clove with the spice called cloves is a common kitchen slip.

food

Related words

onionA round vegetable of the garlic family, made of strong-smelling layers, eaten cooked or raw and used to flavour food.herbA leafy green plant, or its leaves, used to add flavor to cooking.pepperA sharp-tasting spice made from the dried, fermented, unripe berries of the pepper plant.spiceA dried part of a plant with a strong smell or taste, added to food for flavor.sugarA sweet crystalline substance made from sugar cane or sugar beet and added to food and drinks.gravyA rich sauce made from the juices and fat that meat or vegetables release while cooking.