Basic Details
Word: Clove
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A small, dried flower bud used as a spice, known for its strong aroma and flavour.
Synonyms: Spice, bud
Antonyms: N/A
Idioms and Phrases
- All cloved up: Used to describe someone who is in high spirits or enjoying themselves. Example: "After winning the match, the team was all cloved up, celebrating their victory."
- Clove scent: A phrase referring to a strong and inviting fragrance, often used in cooking. Example: "The clove scent filled the kitchen while the cake was baking."
Usage Examples
Example 1: Cloves are often used in baking and cooking to add a warm and spicy flavour to dishes.
Example 2: She added a pinch of clove to her pumpkin pie recipe, enhancing its taste during the festive season.
Example 3: The clove oil is famous for its use in traditional medicine and can be found in various home remedies.
Fun Fact
Did you know that cloves are actually the dried flower buds of the clove tree, which can grow up to 10-15 metres tall? These buds are harvested when they are still pale and then dried, turning a deep brown colour.
Famous Quote
"Good food is the foundation of genuine happiness." Auguste Escoffier
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "clove" mean?
a) A type of vegetable
b) A small dried flower bud used as a spice
c) A cooking method
d) A fruit
Answer: b) A small dried flower bud used as a spice
2. Which of these is a synonym of "clove"?
a) Herb
b) Spice
c) Seed
d) Leaf
Answer: b) Spice
3. Which sentence uses "clove" correctly?
a) She bought cloves to plant in her garden.
b) The clove's strong flavour was perfect for the curry.
c) He used cloves to fix the bicycle.
d) The clove jumped over the fence.
Answer: b) The clove's strong flavour was perfect for the curry.
4. Which idiom means someone is happy?
a) All cloved up
b) Out of the frying pan into the fire
c) As cool as a cucumber
d) Bite off more than you can chew
Answer: a) All cloved up
5. What is the opposite of "clove"?
a) N/A
b) Salt
c) Sugar
d) Pepper
Answer: a) N/A
