O OneWordDaily
AI-generated image
Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

cloves

/klɔvz/ noun · British & US
Valid in UKValid in US
Share WhatsApp

What does cloves mean?

noun

A small, dried, unopened flower bud, used whole or ground as a spice, especially in cooking and perfumery. The dried, unopened flower bud of the clove tree, used as a spice.

Example

"The aroma of cloves filled the kitchen as she baked the traditional holiday cookies."

Definition generated by AI and curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

Synonyms for cloves

Rhymes with cloves

Etymologically related