garlic

noun

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

   noun.plant

   Synonyms allium sativum

   Source: WordNet 3.0

2. aromatic bulb used as seasoning

   noun.food

   Synonyms ail

   Source: WordNet 3.0

3. A plant of the genus <i>Allium</i> (<i>A. sativum</i> 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 <i>cloves of garlic</i>, inclosed in a common membranous coat, and easily separable.

   noun

   Source: webster1913