Synonyms for

Garlic

Verb / ˈgɑ:rlɪk / Another word for garlic — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Garlic is a plant that has a bulb made up of sections called cloves. It is often used as a flavoring in cooking.

Synonyms & similar words

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Synonyms by register

Literary

allium bulb

Antonyms

sweetness mildness blandness insipidity innocuousness

Common collocations

  • fresh garlic
  • garlic powder
  • garlic cloves
  • minced garlic
  • roasted garlic
  • garlic bread
  • garlic press
  • garlic salt

Word family

noun garlic

Usage note

Garlic is a pungent bulb used in cooking. It is not typically used metaphorically, so antonyms are abstract concepts related to its strong flavor.

Example sentences

  1. Garlic helps to keep vampires away.
  2. I always put garlic in my spaghetti sauce.
  3. The smell of garlic can be very strong.
  4. My dad grows garlic in his garden.
  5. Garlic bread is my favorite appetizer.

Quotes

  • "Garlic is divine. Few food items can taste so many distinct ways, handled correctly. Misuse of garlic is a crime...Please, treat your garlic with respect...and don't let any vampires near it." - Anthony Bourdain
  • "Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food." - Hippocrates
  • "I cook with wine, sometimes I even add it to the food." - W.C. Fields, "Garlic is as good as ten mothers." - Werner Herzog

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