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clove Definition and Meaning in English (clove definition)

noun
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Clove definition: A dried flower bud of a tropical tree, used as a pungent aromatic spice in cooking and traditional medicine.

Definitions of Clove

  1. 1noun

    A dried flower bud of a tropical tree, used as a pungent aromatic spice in cooking and traditional medicine.

  2. 2noun

    One of the small, separate sections of a bulb, especially garlic.

Example Sentences

casual

“She added a few cloves to the curry for a rich, warm flavor.”

casual

“Peel and mince two cloves of garlic for the sauce.”

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Inflected Word Forms

infinitivecleave
past tensecleft
past participlecloven
present participlecleaving
agent nouncleaver

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Clove definition: A dried flower bud of a tropical tree, used as a pungent aromatic spice in cooking and traditional medicine.
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'Clove' translates to 'clove' in English. Clove definition: A dried flower bud of a tropical tree, used as a pungent aromatic spice in cooking and traditional medicine.
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