Garlicky

//ˈɡɑːlɪki// adj

adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Tasting or smelling of garlic.

    ""I had rather see an English beef-steak and horse-raddish than this eternal succession of greasy stews and garlicky ragouts," returned Grumpall."

Adjective
  1. 1
    relating to or tasting or smelling of garlic wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms
alliaceousalliaceousgarlicked

Example

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"This cod brand is too garlicky."

Etymology

From garlic + -y.

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