jack-by-the-hedge
Definition
- Noun:
- A European herb that smells like garlic: "jack-by-the-hedge" is the common name for a wild plant, Alliaria petiolata, which is a biennial herb of the mustard family. It is characterized by its heart-shaped leaves and small white flowers, and it emits a distinct garlic-like odor when its leaves are crushed.
Examples of Usage
- Noun:
- We found some jack-by-the-hedge growing along the woodland path.
- The forager identified the plant as jack-by-the-hedge by its garlicky smell.
Advanced Usage
- As a culinary ingredient: The young leaves of jack-by-the-hedge can be used in salads or as a herb, providing a mild garlic flavor.
- She garnished the soup with chopped jack-by-the-hedge.
Variants and Related Words
- Garlic mustard: This is the more widely used common name for the same plant, .
- Hedge garlic: Another less common synonym for this herb.
Synonyms
- Garlic mustard: The primary synonym.
- Sauce-alone: An archaic common name for the plant.
Noun
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European herb that smells like garlic
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