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CLOU GIROFLE [1 record]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2012-01-23
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Spices and Condiments
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- clove
1, record 1, English, clove
correct, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Nomenclature on spices and condiments: natural vegetable products or mixtures thereof, free from extraneous matter, used for flavouring, seasoning and imparting aroma to foods. 2, record 1, English, - clove
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
The term "clove" applies equally to the product in the whole form or in the ground form. 2, record 1, English, - clove
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
clove: term standardized by ISO. 3, record 1, English, - clove
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 4 OBS
Eugenia caryophyllus: scientific name of the plant from which the spice is produced. 3, record 1, English, - clove
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Épices et condiments
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- clou de girofle
1, record 1, French, clou%20de%20girofle
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Nomenclature sur les épices : produits végétaux naturels ou mélanges de ceux-ci, exempts de matières étrangères, utilisés pour donner de la saveur et de l'arôme et pour assaisonner les aliments. 2, record 1, French, - clou%20de%20girofle
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Le terme «clou de girofle» est applicable à la fois au produit entier et au produit en poudre. 2, record 1, French, - clou%20de%20girofle
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
clou de girofle : terme normalisé par l'ISO. 3, record 1, French, - clou%20de%20girofle
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 4 OBS
Eugenia caryophyllus : nom scientifique de la plante dont est tirée l'épice. 3, record 1, French, - clou%20de%20girofle
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Especias y condimentos
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- clavo
1, record 1, Spanish, clavo
masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- clavo de especia 1, record 1, Spanish, clavo%20de%20especia
masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Eugenia caryophyllus (Latin). 1, record 1, Spanish, - clavo
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