See Also: turbinectomy(dictionary)
turbinectomy(medicine)
clove 2,(dictionary)
clove(encyclopedia)
clove(4)(dictionary)
clove(3)(dictionary)
clove(2)(dictionary)
clove(1)(dictionary)
oil of clove(medicine)
clove oil(medicine)

clove 1, noun (oh) and turbinectomy (medicine)


clove 1, noun (oh)



clove
[Sense: 1; Origin: Old English clufu]
[Sense: 2; Date: 1100-1200; Language: Old French; Origin: clou (de girofle) 'nail of clove', from Latin clavus 'nail']
one of the separate parts that form a garlic plant
::a clove of garlic
a black spice (=something used to give a special taste to Food) with a strong sweet smell

turbinectomy (medicine)


turbinectomy
<procedure> Surgical removal of a turbinated bone.

Origin: turbinate + G. Ektome, excision