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Definition & Meaning of "clove"in English

Clove
01

the dried brown flower bud of a tropical tree that is used as a spice 

clove definition and meaning
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Inanimate
Composition
Simple
Countable
Plural form
cloves

What is "clove"?

Clove is a small, aromatic spice known for its strong, pungent, and slightly sweet taste. It is characterized by its distinctive shape, with a tapered stem and a bulbous top. Originating from the dried flower buds of the evergreen tree Syzygium aromaticum, cloves are native to the Maluku Islands in Indonesia. With their warm and intense flavor, cloves are often used in both sweet and savory dishes, adding depth and richness. They are also known for their natural numbing properties and are commonly used in traditional medicine for their potential benefits.

Examples
Chewing on a clove can help alleviate a toothache. 
02

one of the small bulblets that can be split off of the axis of a larger garlic bulb 

clove definition and meaning
03

aromatic flower bud of a clove tree; yields a spice 

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