clow-gilofre
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clowe-gilofre — clow(e) gilofre etc.: see clove gillyflower … Useful english dictionary
clove — clove1 /klohv/, n. 1. the dried flower bud of a tropical tree, Syzygium aromaticum, of the myrtle family, used whole or ground as a spice. 2. the tree itself. [1175 1225; ME clow(e), short for clow gilofre < OF clou de gilofre. See CLOU,… … Universalium
clove — I [[t]kloʊv[/t]] n. 1) pln the dried flower bud of a tropical tree, Syzygium aromaticum, of the myrtle family, used whole or ground as a spice 2) pln the tree itself • Etymology: 1175–1225; ME clow(e), short for clow gilofre < OF clou de… … From formal English to slang
