A "clove" is a small, dried flower bud from a tropical evergreen tree. It is often used as a spice in cooking and has a strong, sweet, and aromatic flavor. Full definition
Another option is to stir fry a handful of garlic cloves in ghee and have it with steamed rice, every alternate day. (momjunction.com)
The rest of the ingredients are standard salsa fare: a small red onion, a couple of cloves of garlic, cilantro, lime juice, and a pinch of salt. (e2bakesbrooklyn.com)
I added a bit of ground cloves with the other spices, it turned out well and the cookie has a great spice flavor. (myrecipes.com)