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ninniku
noun

Alternate Written Forms:

ninniku
[にんにく(大蒜)]
ninniku
[にんにく()]
ninniku
[にんにく()]
ninniku

English Meaning(s) for ニンニク

noun
  1. garlic (Allium sativum)

Definition and Synonyms for ニンニク

Garlic aromatic bulb used as seasoning
Synonyms: にんにく, ガーリック,
Garlic bulbous herb of southern Europe widely naturalized
Synonyms: にんにく
Garlic bulb breaks up into separate strong-flavored cloves
Synonyms: にんにく

Categories ニンニク is a member of

Seasoner something added to food primarily for the savor it imparts
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Alliaceous Plant bulbous plants having a characteristic pungent onion odor
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Sample Sentences for ニンニク

Garlic and onion are good remedies against the common cold.
The smell is characteristic of garlic.
The food tasted slightly of garlic.
Garlic is used to improve the taste of food.
The soup tastes of garlic.

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