clove Antonyms
Meaning of clove
clove (n)
aromatic flower bud of a clove tree; yields a spice
moderate sized very symmetrical red-flowered evergreen widely cultivated in the tropics for its flower buds which are source of cloves
one of the small bulblets that can be split off of the axis of a larger garlic bulb
spice from dried unopened flower bud of the clove tree; used whole or ground
clove ()
of Cleave
clove (imp.)
Cleft.
clove (v. t.)
A cleft; a gap; a ravine; -- rarely used except as part of a proper name; as, Kaaterskill Clove; Stone Clove.
clove (n.)
A very pungent aromatic spice, the unexpanded flower bud of the clove tree (Eugenia, / Caryophullus, aromatica), a native of the Molucca Isles.
One of the small bulbs developed in the axils of the scales of a large bulb, as in the case of garlic.
A weight. A clove of cheese is about eight pounds, of wool, about seven pounds.
clove Sentence Examples
- The recipe called for a few whole cloves to add warmth to the simmering pot of stew.
- The pungent aroma of cloves filled the air as I ground them for the gingerbread cookies.
- The dentist gently numbed the area around the infected clove before extracting it.
- Garlands of garlic, chilies, and cloves hung in the market stall, warding off evil spirits (according to some beliefs).
- The pomander ball, studded with cloves and oranges, released a fragrant scent throughout the room.
- The island nation was a major exporter of cloves, a prized spice used in many cuisines.
- Historians believe cloves were one of the spices that fueled the Age of Exploration.
- The clove hitch knot, secure and easy to adjust, is a favorite among sailors and campers.
- The vibrant red clove carnations symbolized love and admiration in Victorian flower language.
- The pungent aroma of clove cigarettes lingered in the smoky bar, a bygone relic of the past.
FAQs About the word clove
aromatic flower bud of a clove tree; yields a spice, moderate sized very symmetrical red-flowered evergreen widely cultivated in the tropics for its flower buds
adhered, clung, stuck,hewed, cohered, glued, united, fastened,bound, fused
dropped, loosened, dropped, loosened, fell,fell,,
The recipe called for a few whole cloves to add warmth to the simmering pot of stew.
The pungent aroma of cloves filled the air as I ground them for the gingerbread cookies.
The dentist gently numbed the area around the infected clove before extracting it.
Garlands of garlic, chilies, and cloves hung in the market stall, warding off evil spirits (according to some beliefs).
