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garlic

/ˈɡɑːlɪk/ /ˈɡɑɹlɪk/

Meanings
noun
A plant, Allium sativum, related to the onion, having a pungent bulb much used in cooking.

Examples :

"My mother added garlic to the soup to make it more flavorful. "
plant vegetable food essential

Related Words

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flavorful adjective

/ˈfleɪvərfl/ /ˈfleɪvəfl/

Full of flavor.

"The roasted chicken had a flavorful aroma that filled the kitchen. "

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mother noun

/ˈmʌðə(ɹ)/ /ˈmʌðɚ/

A (human) female who has given birth to a baby

"He had something of his mother in him."

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having verb

/ˈhævɪŋ/

To possess, own.

"I have a house and a car."

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savory noun

/ˈseɪvəɹi/

A savory snack.

"After a long day at school, I always crave a savory like potato chips or pretzels. "

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pungent adjective

/ˈpʌndʒənt/

Having a strong odor that stings the nose, said especially of acidic or spicy substances.

"I accidentally dropped the bottle of ammonia and after few seconds, a very pungent stench could be detected."

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allium noun

/ˈæliəm/ /ˈeɪliəm/

Any of many bulbous plants of the genus Allium, related to onions and garlic.

"My garden is full of allium; I grow onions, garlic, and chives. "

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cooking verb

/ˈkʊ.kɪŋ/

To prepare (food) for eating by heating it, often by combining it with other ingredients.

"My mom is cooking dinner for the family tonight. "

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strong adjective

/stɹɑŋ/ /stɹɒŋ/ /stɹɔŋ/

Capable of producing great physical force.

"a big strong man; Jake was tall and strong"

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onion noun

/ˈʌŋjɪn/ /ˈʌnjən/

A monocotyledonous plant (Allium cepa), allied to garlic, used as vegetable and spice.

"My mom chopped the onion for the vegetable stir-fry. "

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flavour noun

/ˈfleɪvər/ /ˈfleɪvə/

The quality produced by the sensation of taste or, especially, of taste and smell in combined effect.

"The flavor of this apple pie is delicious."

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related verb

/ɹɪˈleɪtɪd/

To tell in a descriptive way.

"Please relate the circumstances of your journey here today."

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plant noun

/plænt/ /plɑːnt/

An organism that is not an animal, especially an organism capable of photosynthesis. Typically a small or herbaceous organism of this kind, rather than a tree.

"The garden had a couple of trees, and a cluster of colourful plants around the border."