A2 — Elementarynoun
aglio
garlic
Synonyms (≈ similar meaning)
spicchio d'aglio (clove)allium (botanical)
Usage note
'Spicchio d'aglio' is a clove of garlic. 'Aglio in camicia' is unpeeled garlic used in cooking. 'Aglio selvatico' is wild garlic.
Example
"La pasta all'aglio, olio e peperoncino è un piatto classico."
"Pasta with garlic, oil and chilli is a classic dish."
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