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.
Eu·ge·nin n. Chem. A colorless, crystalline substance extracted from oil of cloves; -- called also clove camphor.
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