garlic

Meanings

• noun

  A type of bulbous plant whose cloves are used for their pungent flavor in various dishes.

  - "Garlic is an essential ingredient in Italian cuisine."
  - "She added a clove of garlic to the sauté pan."

• noun

  A strong-smelling and pungent compound extracted from garlic.

  - "Garlic oil is used in aromatherapy for its health benefits."
  - "Garlic extract can be added to food for extra flavor."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈɡɑːlɪk/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with garlic
carol , parole , mole , sole

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Variants

List of all variants of garlic that leads to same result
garlic , garlicky , garlics , Chinese chive , garlic chive , garlic salt , garlic salts , garlic bread , garlic press , elephant garlic , elephant garlics

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Etymology

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Garlic is derived from the Old English word 'garleac' meaning 'spear leek'. It belongs to the Allium family.

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Trivia

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1. Garlic is a natural antibiotic and has been used for thousands of years to fight infections.

2. Garlic is a rich source of vitamins C and B6, as well as manganese and fiber.

3. The ancient Egyptians used garlic to mummify their dead.

4. Garlic is believed to improve heart health and reduce the risk of certain cancers.

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Related Concepts

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1. Allium family: Garlic is a member of the Allium family, which also includes onions, shallots, and leeks.

2. Ajo: Ajo is the Spanish term for garlic.

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Culture

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Garlic has been used since ancient times for its culinary and medicinal properties. In various cultures, garlic is believed to ward off evil and bring good luck. It is a common ingredient in many cuisines around the world.

How to Memorize "garlic"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a bulb of garlic with cloves. Imagine cutting open the bulb to reveal the individual cloves.

2. associate
   

   - Associate garlic with cooking and Italian cuisine. Think of dishes like pasta and pizza that use garlic.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Garlic, a clove in hand is worth two in the ground' to remember the name and usage of garlic.

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