Clove, n. A very pungent aromatic spice, the unexpanded flower bud of the clove tree (Eugenia aromatica syn. Caryophullus aromatica), a native of the Molucca Isles.
Clove camphor. Chem. See Eugenin.
Clove gillyflower, Clove pink Bot., any fragrant self-colored carnation.