clove
Translation
clove, segment
Examples
Add a clove of garlic to the sauce.
Add a clove of garlic to the sauce.
She used a clove in her recipe.
She used a clove in her recipe.
Grammar Patterns
a clove of ((sth.)) a segment of a bulb, especially garlic. Please chop one clove of garlic.
Similar Words
Synonyms: segment, section (for garlic)
Etymology
From Old French 'clou' meaning 'nail', because the shape of the spice resembles a small nail.
Memory Tips
A clove of garlic looks like it has been 'cloven' (split) from the main bulb.