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clove oil

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Clove Oil

Definition: Clove oil is a strong-smelling, yellowish essential oil that is made from the dried flower buds of the clove plant. It is often used to add flavor to medicines and food, and it has some health benefits.

Advanced Usage

In advanced contexts, clove oil is often discussed in terms of its therapeutic properties. It can be used in aromatherapy, for dental pain relief, or as an antiseptic in some medical treatments.

Word Variants
  • Clove: The dried flower bud from which the oil is extracted.
  • Clove Oil: The essential oil derived from cloves.
  • Clove Bud: The part of the clove plant that is harvested to produce clove oil.
Different Meanings
  • Clove (noun): Refers to the spice itself, which can be used whole or ground in cooking.
  • Clove (verb): To cut something into two pieces (less common usage).
Synonyms
  • Essential oil of clove
  • Eugenol oil (the primary compound found in clove oil)
Idioms and Phrasal Verbs

While "clove oil" does not have specific idioms or phrasal verbs associated with it, you might hear phrases like "clove oil for healing" when discussing natural remedies.

Summary

Clove oil is a powerful essential oil derived from cloves. It is used for flavoring food and in medicines, particularly for health benefits.

Noun
  1. essential oil obtained from cloves and used to flavor medicines

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