garlicky
Britishadjective
Example Sentences
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At the tropical Siren Social Club, I splurged on a gin martini, an appetizer of garlicky Gulf shrimp and pastry-encrusted beef Wellington.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 7, 2026
They mill whole garlic cloves with the fresh olives, creating a deeply garlicky oil that still tastes vibrant and alive.
From Salon • Dec. 4, 2025
Ginger & Scallion’s rice tastes more intensely chickeny than chicken itself; it’s barely garlicky and whispers of ginger, savory in the extreme, faintly floral, buttery, humble yet majestic.
From Seattle Times • May 9, 2024
On a recent Friday, as the call to prayer echoed through the Old City’s Muslim quarter, the pair broke their fast in silence, eating reheated leftovers and stale bread dipped in a garlicky sauce.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2024
"And crows can't fly!" erupted the big outlaw with a blast of garlicky breath.
From "The Whipping Boy" by Sid Fleischman
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