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clove
1[ klohv ]
noun
- the dried flower bud of a tropical tree, Syzygium aromaticum, of the myrtle family, used whole or ground as a spice.
- the tree itself.
clove
2[ klohv ]
noun
- one of the small bulbs formed in the axils of the scales of a mother bulb, as in garlic.
clove
3[ klohv ]
verb
- a simple past tense of cleave 2.
clove
4[ klohv ]
noun
- a British unit of weight for wool, cheese, etc., usually equivalent to 8 pounds (3.6 kilograms).
clove
1/ kləʊv /
noun
- a tropical evergreen myrtaceous tree, Syzygium aromaticum , native to the East Indies but cultivated elsewhere, esp Zanzibar
- the dried unopened flower buds of this tree, used as a pungent fragrant spice
clove
2/ kləʊv /
noun
- any of the segments of a compound bulb that arise from the axils of the scales of a large bulb
clove
3/ kləʊv /
verb
- a past tense of cleave 1
Word History and Origins
Origin of clove1
Word History and Origins
Origin of clove1
Origin of clove2
Example Sentences
Spices vary greatly and the last thing you want is a mole that is overpowered with cinnamon, allspice, clove, etc.
Cinnamon, cloves and nutmeg were symbols of culinary sophistication, and these sweet spices started appearing alongside fruit in many savory dishes – especially breads, but also main courses.
Adding cinnamon, clove, cardamom, nutmeg and other warming spices gives the dish a depth of flavor.
Drinks included Hot Spiced Apple Cider made from apples, cinnamon and cloves; Cranberry Ginger Mocktail and Pumpkin Spice Latte — a “homemade version to keep the pumpkin vibes going,” per the chatbot.
“I always loved warming spices like cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, allspice and cloves,” Hutchings wrote.
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