Dictionary

garlicky en · ADJ

Pronunciation

• /ˈɡɑɹlɪki/ (General-American)
• (Received-Pronunciation) audio
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• /ˈɡɑːlɪki/ (Received-Pronunciation)

Etymology

From garlic + -y.

Meanings

1. Tasting or smelling of garlic.
   • It opened up a new world of taste and provided me with one of the keenest—and the garlickiest—gastronomic experiences of my life. 2012, Liz Primeau, “A Pungent Love Affair: The Art of Eating Garlic”, in In Pursuit of Garlic: An Intimate Look at the Divinely Odorous Bulb, Vancouver, B.C.: Greystone Books, D&M Publishers Inc., →ISBN, page 31:
   • "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:
   • 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 Health Using the GAPS Diet, White River Junction, Vt.: Chelsea Green Publishing, →ISBN, page 73:
   • 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:
   • 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:
   • My companion's Caesar salad, garlickier than most versions, featured homemade croutons. 1982, Serena Jutkovitz, SJ's Winners: An Exceptional Approach to Round-the-world Wining and Dining in the San Francisco Bay Area, San Francisco, Calif.: Russian Hill House Books, →ISBN, page 202:

Forms

Deriveds

garlickiness

Relateds

garlicked

Synonyms

alliaceous

Translations (9)

tr sarımsağımsı (tasting or smelling of garlic) · bg чесно́в (tasting or smelling of garlic) · it agliaceo (tasting or smelling of garlic) · es aliáceo (tasting or smelling of garlic) · el σκορδάτος (tasting or smelling of garlic) · fr alliacé (tasting or smelling of garlic) · fi valkosipulinen (tasting or smelling of garlic) · pl czosnkowy (tasting or smelling of garlic) · ca al·liaci (tasting or smelling of garlic)