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garlic

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈɡɑːrlɪk/ · UK /ˈɡɑːlɪk/

garlic means: A plant with a strong-smelling underground part, divided into small pieces, used to add flavor to food.

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A plant with a strong-smelling underground part, divided into small pieces, used to add flavor to food.

  • Add some garlic to the sauce.
  • She planted garlic in the garden.
  • We roasted the potatoes with garlic and herbs.

Common phrases: garlic bread, garlic clove, crushed garlic, garlic sauce

Questions about garlic

What does garlic mean?

A plant with a strong-smelling underground part, divided into small pieces, used to add flavor to food.

What is garlic in other languages?

Türkçe: sarımsak · Español: ajo · Français: ail · Deutsch: Knoblauch · Italiano: aglio · 日本語: ニンニク

How do you pronounce garlic?

In American English /ˈɡɑːrlɪk/; in British English /ˈɡɑːlɪk/.

How do you use garlic in a sentence?

Add some garlic to the sauce. She planted garlic in the garden.

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