Garlic

A garlic bulb with pointed cloves and papery skin, representing the pungent flavoring essential to many cuisines.

The Garlic emoji is all about flavor, spice, and aroma. It’s widely used in cooking, especially in savory dishes like pasta, stir-fry, or comfort food. Beyond its culinary roots, it’s symbolically tied to warding off negativity (like “bad vibes” or vampires), and is often used humorously to describe intense flavor or smelly breath. Garlic fans also use it to express love for bold, punchy food.

It’s commonly used in:

• Cooking or recipe content (especially comfort foods)
• Jokes about garlic obsession or smell
• Playful metaphors for protection or drama