bulbous herb of southern Europe widely naturalized; bulb breaks up into separate strong-flavored cloves
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aromatic bulb used as seasoning
source: WordNet 3.0
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.
