Garlic

Pronunciation

• UK IPA: /ˈɡɑːlɪk/
• US enPR: gärˈlÄ­k, IPA: /ˈɡɑɹlɪk/
• Rhymes: -ɑː(ɹ)lɪk

Alternative forms

• garlicke archaic

Origin

From the Old English gārlēac, from gār (“spear”, in reference to the cloves) + lēac ("leek").

Full definition of garlic

Noun

1. A plant, Allium sativum, related to the onion, having a pungent bulb much used in cooking.
• 2013-03, David S. Senchina, Athletics and Herbal Supplements, Athletes' use of herbal supplements has skyrocketed in the past two decades. At the top of the list of popular herbs are echinacea and ginseng, whereas garlic, St. John's wort, soybean, ephedra and others are also surging in popularity or have been historically prevalent.

Derived terms

Related terms

• leek