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What does bear garlic mean?
A wild plant related to chives; ramsons, Allium ursinum.
Where does bear garlic come from?
Calque from Latin Allium ursinum.

How to pronounce bear garlic

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  2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling () so you know which sounds to aim for.
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  4. Repeat and practice — Say “bear garlic” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.