Syzygium aromaticum
- noun
- Specialized
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clavo
- Syzygium aromaticum is cultivated for its aromatic flower buds, which are harvested as cloves.
Examples
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The dried flower buds of Syzygium aromaticum are a key spice in many cuisines.
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Syzygium aromaticum is widely grown in Indonesia for its valuable clove buds.
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Researchers are studying the medicinal properties of Syzygium aromaticum.
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The spice known as Syzygium aromaticum is commonly used in cooking.
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I love the flavor of Syzygium aromaticum in my chai tea.
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In many kitchens, Syzygium aromaticum is a popular ingredient known for adding flavor to various dishes.
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The buds of Syzygium aromaticum are dried and used globally as a spice in both sweet and savory foods.
Synonyms
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A tropical evergreen tree whose dried flower buds make the spice
A tropical evergreen tree with red flowers that is grown for its dried flower buds called cloves
A tropical evergreen tree grown for its dried flower buds that are used as cloves
An evergreen tropical tree that makes small brown flower buds used as a spice and in medicine
Surface Forms
Morphology
Syzygium + aromaticum
The name is clearly compositional in Latin: Syzygium (a genus of tropical trees) + aromaticum (meaning 'aromatic'), so a learner who recognises both parts can infer it denotes an aromatic Syzygium tree (i.e. an aromatic plant). However, the Latin form and the specific link to cloves (the aromatic flower buds) are not fully predictable for an average B1 learner, so the meaning is only partially transparent.
Etymology
Syzygium aromaticum comes from two words: Syzygium, meaning 'joined', and aromaticum, meaning 'fragrant'. The name points to the tropical evergreen tree whose strong-smelling flower buds are dried and sold as the spice 'cloves'.