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Definition of elephant garlic
elephant garlic
• noun
1
A plant with a large, edible bulb composed of oversized cloves, botanically classified as a variant of the garden leek, known for having a milder and sweeter taste than true garlic.
Example
"The chef preferred to roast a whole head of elephant garlic to create a mild, sweet spread for the artisan bread."
Word Nuance & Usage
Although it resembles a giant head of true garlic and is used similarly in cooking, elephant garlic is botanically a variant of the garden leek and has a significantly milder, sweeter flavor.
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Historical frequency of usage in published text.
180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Elephant garlic. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 17, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/elephant%20garlic