clou de girofle

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French

Etymology

From clou (nail), from their resemblance to nails.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /klu d(ə) ʒi.ʁɔfl/
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Noun

clou de girofle m (plural clous de girofle)

  1. clove (spice)