What does garlic mean?
Definitions for garlic
ˈgɑr lɪkgar·lic
This dictionary definitions page includes all the possible meanings, example usage and translations of the word garlic.
Princeton's WordNet
garlic, Allium sativumnoun
bulbous herb of southern Europe widely naturalized; bulb breaks up into separate strong-flavored cloves
garlic, ailnoun
aromatic bulb used as seasoning
Wiktionary
garlicnoun
A plant of the genus Allium (related to the onion), having a pungent bulbous root much used in cooking. Scientific name: Allium sativum.
Etymology: From the, from (“spear”, in reference to the cloves) +.
Wikipedia
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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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 Dictionary
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
Garlicnoun
a kind of jig or farce
Etymology: [OE. garlek, AS. grlec; gar spear, lance + lec leek. See Gar, n., and Leek.]
Wikidata
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 Medicine
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 Wurdz
GARLIC
From Grk. _gar_, for, and Lat. _liceor_, to bid. Good for the biddies.
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Surnames Frequency by Census Records
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.
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Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of garlic in Chaldean Numerology is: 4
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of garlic in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5
Examples of garlic in a Sentence
I had no food. It was just a bottle of ketchup that was on the boat, garlic powder and Maggi (stock cubes) so I mixed it up with some water.
Lemon, garlic, onions up the chicken, thyme, salt and pepper, all that, you scatter onions around the chicken, but you pack them in really tight into the tray. And then you roast them really high for about an hour and 20 minutes and they're done and they're perfect.
There are numerous delicious combinations, including bruschetta, roasted red pepper pesto, or simply sautéing tomatoes in olive oil with garlic and herbs to toss with lean protein and a small portion of whole grain pasta.
This creamy Roasted Garlic hummus has two whole heads of roasted garlic added to it. It has the perfect balance of lemon, tahini and garlic and always wins rave reviews.
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.
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- ثومArabic
- hvidløgDanish
- KnoblauchGerman
- σκόρδοGreek
- AjoSpanish
- سیرPersian
- AilFrench
- लहसुनHindi
- fokhagymaHungarian
- Bawang putihIndonesian
- aglioItalian
- שוםHebrew
- ニンニクJapanese
- ಬೆಳ್ಳುಳ್ಳಿKannada
- 마늘Korean
- alliumLatin
- knoflookDutch
- hvitløkNorwegian
- alhoPortuguese
- usturoiRomanian
- чеснокRussian
- వెల్లుల్లిTelugu
- SarımsakTurkish
- 大蒜Chinese
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