Clove — synonyms, definition

1. clove (Noun)

5 synonyms

Eugenia aromaticum Eugenia caryophyllatum Syzygium aromaticum clove tree garlic clove

4 definitions

clove (Noun) — Aromatic flower bud of a clove tree; yields a spice.

clove (Noun) — Moderate sized very symmetrical red-flowered evergreen widely cultivated in the tropics for its flower buds which are source of cloves.

clove (Noun) — One of the small bulblets that can be split off of the axis of a larger garlic bulb.

clove (Noun) — Spice from dried unopened flower bud of the clove tree; used whole or ground.

5 types of

ail flower bud garlic spice spice tree

5 parts

Eugenia aromaticum Eugenia caryophyllatum Syzygium aromaticum clove tree garlic clove

2 parts of

Syzygium genus Syzygium

2. clove (Verb)

6 synonyms

adhered clung cohered rived split stuck

3 definitions

clove (Verb) — Separate or cut with a tool, such as a sharp instrument. ex. "cleave the bone"

clove (Verb) — Make by cutting into. ex. "The water is going to cleave a channel into the rock"

clove (Verb) — Come or be in close contact with; stick or hold together and resist separation. ex. "The dress cleaves to her body"

7 types of

adjoined contacted created made met tore touched

6 types

agglutinated conglutinated laminated mauled molded moulded