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garlic

gar·lic [ grlik ] (plural gar·lic or gar·lics)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. bulb with strong odor: a bulb or clove with a pungent odor and flavor that is commonly used in cooking

2. strong-tasting plant: a plant that is the source of garlic. Latin name Allium sativum.

3. plant like garlic: a plant related to or resembling true garlic

[ Old English gārlēac< gār "spear" + leek]

gar·lick·y adjective
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