clove
2 of 3past tense of cleave
Examples of clove in a Sentence
Dan Rodricks, Baltimore Sun, 28 June 2024
What Does Pickled Watermelon Rind Taste Like? Pickled watermelon rinds are sweet and tangy, with the flavors of clove and cinnamon.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 June 2024
Or stir in a spoonful of harissa or Dijon mustard, a big pinch of chile flakes like plain old red pepper or fruity Aleppo-style, a couple of grated or minced garlic cloves (or a few shakes of garlic powder), the zest of a lemon, or even a drizzle of honey or spoonful of brown sugar.
—Sheela Prakash, Bon Appétit, 19 June 2024
Meanwhile, for syrup, in a 6- to 8-quart stainless-steel, enamel, or nonstick heavy pot, combine sugar, vinegar, the 1 1/2 cups water, the stick cinnamon, and cloves.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 June 2024
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clove
1 of 3 nounclove
2 of 3past of cleave
clove
3 of 3 nounNoun
Old English clufu "clove, bulb"
Noun
Middle English clowe "clove bud," from early French clou, shortened form of the phrase clou de girofle, literally, "nail of clove," from Latin clavus "nail"
Medical Definition
clove
noun
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