garlicky
pronunciation
How to pronounce garlicky in British English:
UK [ˈɡɑ:liki]
How to pronounce garlicky in American English:
US [ˈɡɑrlɪki]
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- Adjective:
- relating to or tasting or smelling of garlic
Word Origin
- garlicky (adj.)
- 1775, from garlic + -y (2). The -k- perhaps to preserve the hard -c-, but garlick was a former alternative spelling.
Example
- 1. He refuses to eat garlicky food .
- 2. Nuts and chips are even seasoned with garlic powder in order to improve its garlicky taste .