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  • the dried flower bud of a tropical tree (Syzygium aromaticum synonym Eugenia aromatica) of the myrtle family that is used as a spice and is the source of an oil
    also this tree
First Known Use
Noun (1)
before 12th century, in the meaning defined above
Noun (2)
13th century, in the meaning defined above
History and Etymology
Noun (1)
Middle English, from Old English clufu; akin to Old English clēofan to cleave
Noun (2)
alteration of Middle English clowe, from Anglo-French clou (de girofle), literally, nail of clove, from Latin clavus nail
club
noun, often attributive
ˈkləb
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