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from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.

  • noun An aromatic oil obtained from the buds, stems, or leaves of the clove tree, used in flavoring and perfumery, and as a temporary anesthetic for toothaches.

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  • noun essential oil obtained from cloves and used to flavor medicines

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