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Cloves

Cloves are the spice produced from the unopened flower buds of Syzygium aromaticum, a tropical evergreen tree in the myrtle family (Myrtaceae). The term “cloves” is also used to describe segments of a garlic bulb. Learn more about cloves.

Clove buds in black bowl on wooden table
Synonyms:
clove
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