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Definition of wild garlic

wild garlic

Plural:wild garlics
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1

A bulbous woodland perennial plant of the family Amaryllidaceae (especially Allium ursinum in Europe or Allium vineale in North America), having broad or tubular garlic-scented leaves and bearing rounded umbels of star-shaped white or pinkish flowers in spring.

Example

"In late spring, the damp forest floor was carpeted with the starry white blossoms of wild garlic."

2

The pungent, edible leaves, bulbs, or flower buds of this plant, frequently foraged and used in cooking as a milder, herbaceous substitute for cultivated garlic in salads, soups, and pestos.

Example

"The chef blended fresh wild garlic with pine nuts and olive oil to make a vibrant seasonal pesto."

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• Nearby Words

wild bergamot
wild boar
wild celery
wild garlic
wild geranium
wild ginger
wild indigo

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Wild garlic. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/wild-garlic
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