Definitions for garlic
ˈgɑr lɪkgar·lic

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:5.0 / 1 vote

1. garlic, Allium sativumnoun

   bulbous herb of southern Europe widely naturalized; bulb breaks up into separate strong-flavored cloves

2. garlic, ailnoun

   aromatic bulb used as seasoning

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. garlicnoun

   A plant of the genus Allium (related to the onion), having a pungent bulbous root much used in cooking. Scientific name: Allium sativum.

2. Etymology: From the, from (“spear”, in reference to the cloves) +.

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1. Garlic

   Garlic (Allium sativum) is a species of bulbous flowering plant in the genus Allium. Its close relatives include the onion, shallot, leek, chive, Welsh onion and Chinese onion. It is native to South Asia, Central Asia and northeastern Iran and has long been used as a seasoning worldwide, with a history of several thousand years of human consumption and use. It was known to ancient Egyptians and has been used as both a food flavoring and a traditional medicine. China produces 76% of the world's supply of garlic.

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1. garlic

   Garlic is a species of the onion genus, Allium, widely used as a food flavoring and seasoning due to its strong and aromatic taste. It is a bulbous plant with long, thin leaves, and it also has medicinal uses, primarily for its concentration of sulfur compounds. Each bulb is made up of several cloves, each enveloped in a papery skin. It's native to Central Asia and northeastern Iran but has long been a common kitchen staple worldwide.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Garlicnoun

   a plant of the genus Allium (A. sativum is the cultivated variety), having a bulbous root, a very strong smell, and an acrid, pungent taste. Each root is composed of several lesser bulbs, called cloves of garlic, inclosed in a common membranous coat, and easily separable

2. Garlicnoun

   a kind of jig or farce

3. Etymology: [OE. garlek, AS. grlec; gar spear, lance + lec leek. See Gar, n., and Leek.]

WikidataRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Garlic

   Allium sativum, commonly known as garlic, is a species in the onion genus, Allium. Its close relatives include the onion, shallot, leek, chive, and rakkyo. With a history of human use of over 7,000 years, garlic is native to central Asia, and has long been a staple in the Mediterranean region, as well as a frequent seasoning in Asia, Africa, and Europe. It was known to Ancient Egyptians, and has been used for both culinary and medicinal purposes.

U.S. National Library of MedicineRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Garlic

   Allium sativum. One of the Liliaceae used as a spice and traditional remedy. It contains allicin, the pungent active ingredient, which may reduce blood cholesterol and inhibit platelet aggregation.

The Foolish Dictionary, by Gideon WurdzRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. GARLIC

   From Grk. _gar_, for, and Lat. _liceor_, to bid. Good for the biddies.

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1. garlic

   The garlic symbol -- In this Symbols.com article you will learn about the meaning of the garlic symbol and its characteristic.

Surnames Frequency by Census RecordsRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. GARLIC

   According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Garlic is ranked #78567 in terms of the most common surnames in America.
   
   The Garlic surname appeared 243 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 would have the surname Garlic.
   
   53.5% or 130 total occurrences were White.
   35.3% or 86 total occurrences were Black.
   6.1% or 15 total occurrences were of Hispanic origin.
   4.1% or 10 total occurrences were of two or more races.

How to pronounce garlic?

1. Alex

   US English

   David

   US English

   Mark

   US English

   Daniel

   British

   Libby

   British

   Mia

   British

   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

   Indian

   Neerja

   Indian

   Zira

   US English

   Oliver

   British

   Wendy

   British

   Fred

   US English

   Tessa

   South African

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of garlic in Chaldean Numerology is: 4

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of garlic in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5

Examples of garlic in a Sentence

1. Marissa Lopez:

   Gilroy Garlic Festival's just so scary, i had a nephew who was there.

2. Grace Vallo:

   Baked cod topped with panko crumbs, lemon, parsley and garlic is an easy way to turn your cod into a delicious dinner in just a few steps.

3. Gilroy Police Chief Scot Smithee:

   We actually create a police compound where we have a command center, a booking area, you know, all the things you would need to run a major operation like Garlic Festival, the officers are deployed throughout the park and they're assigned to different regions of the park so they're spread out, we don't have officers all in one spot.

4. Mariza Snyder:

   Abdullah — who now weighs less than she did pre-pregnancy — tries to reach for spices when preparing each meal of the day. For example, she mixes cinnamon into her breakfast smoothies to manage insulin levels and keep blood sugar low, and sprinkles nuts with red chili powder, which increases metabolism, as well as salt, pepper and cumin. For a quick dinner, she marinates chicken overnight with cumin, ginger, garlic, jalapenos, smoked paprika and coriander. She referenced her cauliflower, pea and carrot medley with turmeric, which reduces inflammation. Experts say spices can be beneficial for weight loss, but an active lifestyle and eating well overall are key. Dr. Mariza Snyder, author of The Matcha Miracle, said exercising, avoiding processed foods, and opting for a plant-based diet when possible is crucial. Today, in addition to adding spices to Mariza Snyder food, Abdullah works out about twice a week. Mariza Snyder’s energetic and confident, and no longer feels deprived. Plus, Mariza Snyder weight is at an all-time low for Mariza Snyder adult life. My life has changed because I seek out more active things to do now.

5. Olena Osipov of iFOODreal.com:

   Boneless turkey breast roast is the perfect main entrée if you are feeding a smaller crowd over the holidays, this method of stuffing the turkey breast with garlic, then rubbing it with fresh herbs is a nod to my Ukrainian roots where Mom cooked roasts the same way. They always turned out flavorful and this does, too.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=garlic
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Garlic
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Garlic
4. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/garlic
6. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=garlic
7. ^ The Foolish Dictionary, by Gideon Wurdz
   https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/1989/pg1989-images.html#:~:text=garlic
8. ^ Surnames Frequency by Census Records
   https://www.census.gov/topics/population/genealogy/data/2010_surnames.html