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ajo

garlic

noun AH-hoh Rare

Usage Note

Ajo is an essential ingredient in Spanish cooking, appearing in dishes like alioli, gazpacho, and sofrito. The phrase estar en el ajo ('to be in the garlic') means to be in on a secret or scheme.

Examples

"Añade un diente de ajo al guiso."

Natural Translation

Add a clove of garlic to the stew.

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