| clove oil | |
| —n | |
| Also called: oil of cloves a volatile pale-yellow aromatic oil obtained from clove flowers, formerly much used in confectionery, dentistry, and microscopy | |
clove oil n.
An aromatic oil obtained from the buds, stems, or leaves of the clove tree, used as a temporary anesthetic for toothaches.
| the offspring of a zebra and a donkey. |
| a stew of meat, vegetables, potatoes, etc. |