garlic

Cloves for cooking

Garlic is a pungent bulb used as seasoning in cooking worldwide.

The bulb divides into segments called cloves, which are peeled, minced, or crushed to release their sharp, aromatic flavor.

Raw garlic is more intense than cooked.

Garlic appears in countless dishes and is said to ward off vampires—and, less fancifully, to repel people with its lingering smell on the breath.

herb

onion

Pungent layered bulb

shallotMild culinary bulb
leekMild cylindrical onion relative
chiveMild onion-family herb

scallion · ramp · allium · ginger · basil · oregano · parsley · cilantro · thyme · rosemary

culinary

clove

Dried flower bud spice

bulbRounded storage organ
minceCut into fragments
chopQuick forceful slice

crush · press · roast · sauté · infuse · marinade · seasoning · ingredient · stir-fry · paste

aroma

pungent

Sharply strong-smelling

fragrancePleasing olfactory quality
scentAirborne odor detected
odorPerceived atmospheric emission

whiff · nose · sharp · acrid · biting · strong · intense · overpowering · penetrating · eye-watering

vampire

repellent

Causes strong aversion

wardProtected person; division
protectionGuarding against harm
DraculaLegendary Transylvanian vampire

Transylvania · undead · folklore · superstition · crucifix · holy water · stake · necklace · braid · hung

medicinal

allicin

Garlic's antimicrobial sulfur compound

antibacterialKills or inhibits germs
antifungalDestroys or stops mold growth
antiviralAgent blocking viral spread

antioxidant · cholesterol · hypertension · immunity · inflammation · cardiovascular · supplement · remedy · therapeutic · preventive

Categories

plantstree, plants, leaves, bluebonnet, trees
ingredientsflour, eggs, salt, pepper, sugar
plant foodspotatoes, bananas, avocado, beans, peas
produceapples, oranges, tomato, tomatoes, cucumber
recipe ingredientsonions, beef, pork, ginger, shallots
Vampiresvampire, vampires, vampirism, fangs, coffin

Opposites

flavor intensity

garlicbland

Lacking distinctive qualities

mild · subtle · tasteless · garlicless · unflavored

aromatic character

Orchid pod extract

rose · lavender · honey · floral · sweet

culinary boldness

garlictofu

Coagulated soy milk block

rice · plain flour · egg white · lettuce · cucumber

Phrases

garlic breadToasted loaf with butter and allium
garlic naanLeavened Indian flatbread with bulb seasoning
garlic butterSeasoned fat with pungent bulb
garlic powderPulverized dried allium sativum
black garlicFermented allium with molasses notes
garlic breathOdor from eating bulbs

Family

garlicky, garlics, garlicked, garlickiest, garlic bread, garlic powder, garlic press, garlic butter, garliclike

Familiarity: Top 3,000
Profile: Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G