clove
/kləʊv/
B1 · Intermediate★★☆☆☆
Simple Meaning
a small, strong-smelling spice used in cooking, or one part of a garlic bulb.
When to Use
💬Daily Conversation📱Social Media
Intermediate — can handle common situations
Examples in Conversation
“Add one clove of garlic to the sauce for more flavor.”
“I love the smell of cloves in holiday drinks.”
Learning Path
▶Full Definition
A very pungent aromatic spice, the unexpanded flower bud of the clove tree.
Related Words
Synonyms:
spicesegment
Word Family:
clovesclove-like