garlicky
Syllables: gar·lic·ky/ˈɡɑːlɪki/US/ˈɡɑɹlɪki/
garlicky adjective: tasting or smelling of garlic.
Adjective
garlicky (comparative more garlicky or garlickier, superlative most garlicky or garlickiest)
- 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.1786, Mrs. Johnson, Juliana, volume 3, page 22
- Jersey lamb is sometimes garlicky early in the season. Avoid buying it; you can easily tell it by the garlicky smell. It can only be rendered eatable by stewing, or frying it with plenty of onions. To plain roast or boil garlicky meat is in vain.1857, Eliza Leslie, “Lamb”, in Miss Leslie's New Cookery Book, Philadelphia, Pa.: T. B. Peterson and Brothers, 306 Chestnut Street, →OCLC, page 182
- Synonyms:
- alliaceous
Examples of garlicky in a sentence
- A burger with garlic aioli, caramelized onions, and garlicky mushrooms could be anyone's perfect meal, whether they're on GAPS [Gut and Psychology Syndrome] or not.2014, Hilary Boynton, Mary G. Brackett, “The GAPS Introduction Diet”, in The Heal Your Gut Cookbook: Nutrient-Dense Recipes for Intestinal...
- Currently, the Palestinian territories are being featured, and the menu boasts treats like maftoul (a garlicky chicken and couscous dish) and tamar Hindi (chilled tamarind juice with rose water).2015 April 30, Jordan Bissell, “10 wacky U.S. restaurants”, in CNN:
Synonyms of garlicky
Forms of garlicky
| comparative | more garlicky |
|---|---|
| comparative | garlickier |
| superlative | most garlicky |
| superlative | garlickiest |
Origin of garlicky
From garlic + -y.
Words formed from garlicky
Questions about garlicky
- What does garlicky mean?
- Garlicky means tasting or smelling of garlic.
- How do you use garlicky in a sentence?
- A burger with garlic aioli, caramelized onions, and garlicky mushrooms could be anyone's perfect meal, whether they're on GAPS [Gut and Psychology Syndrome] or not.
- What part of speech is garlicky?
- Garlicky is an adjective.
- How do you pronounce garlicky?
- Garlicky is pronounced /ˈɡɑːlɪki/ (UK).
Words near garlicky in the dictionary
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