Vocabulary Entry

clove

|noun • verb

noun

A small, dried flower bud used as a spice, characterized by its strong, aromatic flavor.

Example Sentences

"I added a clove of garlic to the recipe for extra flavor."

"The cookies were flavored with ground cloves."

"She bought a jar of whole cloves from the spice shop."

verb

Example Sentences

"They clove the ham with whole cloves before baking."

"She decided to clove the oranges with cloves for the holiday punch."

"He likes to clove the roast to enhance its aroma."