Definitions
There are 4 meanings of the word
Cloves.
Cloves - as a noun
Aromatic flower bud of a clove tree; yields a spice
Moderate sized very symmetrical red-flowered evergreen widely cultivated in the tropics for its flower buds which are source of cloves
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
clove treeeugenia aromaticumeugenia caryophyllatumsyzygium aromaticumOne of the small bulblets that can be split off of the axis of a larger garlic bulb
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
garlic cloveSpice from dried unopened flower bud of the clove tree; used whole or ground
Example Sentences
"I added a few cloves of garlic to the pasta sauce."
"She loves the aroma of cloves in her Christmas baking."
"The recipe calls for two cloves of crushed garlic."
"I enjoy the taste of cloves in my chai tea."
"The cloves gave a warm and spicy flavor to the soup."
Word Game Points
Is CLOVES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, cloves is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
CLOVES has a SCRABBLE points total of 11.
Is CLOVES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, cloves is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordCLOVES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 14.
Is CLOVES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, cloves is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordCLOVES has a WORDFEUD points total of 12.