Clove Meaning in English
word
ˈkɫoʊv
KLOHV
klˈəʊv
KL-OHV
Definition
A 'clove' can mean a small, dark, dried spice used in cooking, or one of the small, separate sections of a garlic bulb.
Usage & Nuances
When talking about spices, 'clove' usually means the dried flower bud. For garlic, use 'a clove of garlic' (not just 'clove'). Do not confuse with 'clover' (the plant) or 'glove' (for your hand).
Spanish: clavo (especia) - diente (de ajo)Portuguese (BR): cravo-da-índia - dente (de alho)Portuguese (PT): cravinho - dente (de alho)Chinese (Simplified): 丁香 - 蒜瓣Chinese (Traditional): 丁香 - 蒜瓣Hindi: लौंग - लहसुन की फांकArabic: قرنفل (توابل) - فص ثومBengali: লবঙ্গ - রসুন কোয়াRussian: гвоздика - зубчик (чеснока)Japanese: クローブ - （ニンニクの）ひとかけVietnamese: đinh hương - tép (tỏi)Korean: 정향 - 마늘쪽Turkish: karenfil - sarımsak dişiUrdu: لونگ - لہسن کی پوتھیIndonesian: cengkeh - siung (bawang putih)
Example Sentences
Please add a clove of garlic to the pasta.
basic
You need two cloves for this recipe.
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A clove is a common spice in many desserts.
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Can you crush a clove of garlic for the salad?
natural
The tea tastes warmer when you add a clove.
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Don’t forget to peel each clove before chopping the garlic.
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