The spelling of the word "grlic" comes from the Croatian language and is pronounced as [grlits]. The word refers to a type of garlic sauce used in a variety of dishes. The "g" is pronounced as a hard "g", similar to the "g" in "go", while the "r" is rolled in the back of the throat. The "l" is light and the "i" is pronounced as an "ee" sound. The final "c" is pronounced as a "ts" sound.
The word "grlic" appears to have its etymology in the Serbo-Croatian language. In Serbo-Croatian, "grlic" (Грлиц) refers to a turtle dove or pigeon. It can further denote a small or young bird. It is derived from Proto-Slavic "*grьdlьcь", which also meant a small bird. Throughout history, the word "grlic" has been adapted and used in various South Slavic languages, including Serbian, Croatian, and Bosnian.