wood garlic
Definition
- Noun:
- A wild plant with a pungent, garlic-like smell and flavor: "wood garlic" refers to a perennial woodland plant, Allium ursinum, native to Europe and Asia. It is known for its broad leaves and white star-shaped flowers that appear in spring. The entire plant emits a strong garlic odor when crushed.
Examples of Usage
- Noun:
Advanced Usage
- As a culinary ingredient: The leaves of wood garlic are commonly used as a wild substitute for garlic or chives.
Variants and Related Words
- Ramsons (n): Another common name for the same plant, .
- Wild garlic (n): A general term often used interchangeably with "wood garlic" or "ramsons".
Synonyms
- Allium ursinum (n): The botanical Latin name for the plant.
- Bear's garlic (n): Another common name, derived from the Latin (relating to bears).
Related Phrases
- In leaf: Referring to the plant when its leaves are present and usable.
Noun
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pungent Old World weedy plant
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