Garlic
WordNet
noun
(1) Aromatic bulb used as seasoning
(2) Bulbous herb of southern Europe widely naturalized; bulb breaks up into separate strong-flavored cloves
WiktionaryText
Etymology
gārlēac, from gār ‘spear’ (in reference to the cloves) + lēac ‘leek’.
Noun
- A plant of the genus Allium (related to the onion), having a pungent bulbous root much used in cooking. Scientific name: Allium sativum.