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GAHL-ik/ˈɡɑːlɪk/

Garlic is a strong-tasting plant used in cooking. Uncountable in the kitchen: some garlic, a clove of garlic (one small piece). A garlic is rare. Onion is milder and rounder. Add garlic; crush garlic; the smell is strong.

Meaning

A plant with a strong smell and taste, used in cooking.

Examples

• “Add some garlic to the sauce.”
• “This soup needs more garlic.”
• “Crush two cloves of garlic.”

Good to know

uncountable: some garlic. a clove of garlic. Contrast: onion.

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