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

, look-see review scan scrutiny survey view

exploration investigation probe research study

inquisition interrogation

once-over perusal

recheck reinspection resurvey

observation surveillance watch

checkout test-drive trial run

clove

noun (1)

ˈklōv

Definition (Entry 1 of 3)

one of the small bulbs (as in garlic) developed in the axils of the scales of a large bulb

Definition (Entry 2 of 3)

past tense of cleave

noun (2)

ˈklōv

Definition (Entry 3 of 3)

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

, look-see review scan scrutiny survey view

exploration investigation probe research study

inquisition interrogation

once-over perusal

recheck reinspection resurvey

observation surveillance watch

checkout test-drive trial run

clove

noun (1)

ˈklōv

Definition (Entry 1 of 3)

one of the small bulbs (as in garlic) developed in the axils of the scales of a large bulb

Definition (Entry 2 of 3)

past tense of cleave

noun (2)

ˈklōv

Definition (Entry 3 of 3)

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