(n): a bud from which only a flower or flowers develop
(n): moderate sized very symmetrical red-flowered evergreen widely cultivated in the tropics for its flower buds which are source of cloves
(n): tree bearing aromatic bark or berries
(n): one of the small bulblets that can be split off of the axis of a larger garlic bulb
(n): aromatic bulb used as seasoning
(n): spice from dried unopened flower bud of the clove tree; used whole or ground
(n): any of a variety of pungent aromatic vegetable substances used for flavoring food
cleave
(v): separate or cut with a tool, such as a sharp instrument
(v): to separate or be separated by force
(v): make by cutting into
(v): make or cause to be or to become
(v): come or be in close contact with; stick or hold together and resist separation
(v): be in direct physical contact with; make contact