garlicky

Valid in Scrabble

Scrabble points
18
Words With Friends
20
Letters
8
Pronunciation
/ˈɡɑːlɪki/
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/ˈɡɑːlɪki/ · /ˈɡɑɹlɪki/

Definition of garlicky

1 sense · 1 part of speech · etymology included

adj

  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.”
    “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.”
    “My companion's Caesar salad, garlickier than most versions, featured homemade croutons.”
    “It opened up a new world of taste and provided me with one of the keenest—and the garlickiest—gastronomic experiences of my life.”
    “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.”

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Etymology

From garlic + -y.

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