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elephant garlic noun[ U ] uk /ˈel.ɪ.fənt ˌɡɑː.lɪk/ us /ˈel.ə.fənt ˌɡɑːr.lɪk/ a plant that is similar to garlic(= a plant of the onion family with a strong taste and smell, used in cooking), but with very large bulbs(= the round root part that you eat): Elephant garlic is a bigger than regular garlic but its taste is milder. a bulb of elephant garlic When buying elephant garlic, look for firm bulbs with plenty of dry, papery covering. Elephant garlic won't keep as long as regular garlic. Elephant garlic actually belongs to the leek family. I had steak with potatoes and roasted elephant garlic. Elephant garlic can be fried in butter or served raw in salads. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases Herbs & spices aji ajwain Aleppo pepper allspice ancho cilantro cinnamon cinnamon stick coarse salt common salt iodized salt Italian parsley jalapeño kitchen salt konjac purslane ras el hanout red pepper sage sassafras |