garlic UK /ˈɡɑːlɪk/US /ˈɡɑɹlɪk/noun 2verb 1forms 3 noun2 •A plant, Allium sativum, related to the onion, having a pungent bulb much used in cooking. •A preparation from Allium sativum used as a food ingredient or the flavor or other characteristics of such an ingredient. verb1 •To flavor with garlic. formsgarlicked · garlicking · garlics