oil of cloves

Other forms: oils of cloves

Definitions of oil of cloves
  1. noun
    essential oil obtained from cloves and used to flavor medicines
    synonyms: clove oil
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    type of:
    essential oil, volatile oil
    an oil having the odor or flavor of the plant from which it comes; used in perfume and flavorings
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