1
: a European allium (Allium sativum) widely cultivated for its pungent compound bulbs much used in cookery
broadly
: allium
2
: a bulb of garlic
Examples of garlic in a Sentence
The recipe calls for two cloves of garlic, minced.
a pasta dish flavored with basil and garlic
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Place tomatoes, pimientos, and garlic in a 13- x 9-inch baking dish.
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Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 17 Mar. 2025
The company also said the BBQ Ranch sauce is a combination of ranch dressing and BBQ sauce, while the Buffalo Bleu is buffalo sauce blended with bleu cheese, cayenne pepper and garlic.
—Gabe Hauari, USA TODAY, 13 Mar. 2025
Start with fresh or thawed frozen salmon, then spiff it up with herbs, veggies, and garlic for a sheet pan supper that’s high in protein and deliciousness.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Mar. 2025
Stir in garlic and ginger and cook for another 2 minutes.
—Gretchen McKay, Twin Cities, 12 Mar. 2025
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Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 17 Mar. 2025
The company also said the BBQ Ranch sauce is a combination of ranch dressing and BBQ sauce, while the Buffalo Bleu is buffalo sauce blended with bleu cheese, cayenne pepper and garlic.
—Gabe Hauari, USA TODAY, 13 Mar. 2025
Start with fresh or thawed frozen salmon, then spiff it up with herbs, veggies, and garlic for a sheet pan supper that’s high in protein and deliciousness.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Mar. 2025
Stir in garlic and ginger and cook for another 2 minutes.
—Gretchen McKay, Twin Cities, 12 Mar. 2025
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“Garlic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/garlic. Accessed 20 Mar. 2025.
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garlic
noun
gar·lic
ˈgär-lik 
: a European bulbous herb of the genus Allium (A. sativum) widely cultivated for its pungent compound bulbs much used in cookery
also
: one of the bulbs
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