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clove oil

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clove oil  
n.  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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Main Entry: clove oil
Function: noun
: a colorless to pale yellow essential oil that is obtained from cloves, is a source of eugenol, has a powerful germicidal action,and is used topically to relieve toothache
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clove oil n.
An aromatic oil obtained from the buds, stems, or leaves of the clove tree, used as a temporary anesthetic for toothaches.

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