Found 2 items, similar to CUMIN.
English → English (WordNet)
Definition: cumin
cumin
n 1: dwarf Mediterranean annual long cultivated for its aromatic
seeds [syn:
Cuminum cyminum]
2: aromatic seeds of the cumin herb of the carrot family [syn:
cumin seed]
English → English (gcide)
Definition: Cumin
Cumin
\Cum"in\ (k?m"?n), n. [OE.comin, AS. cymen, fr. L.
cuminum, Gr. ???????; of Semitic origin, cf. Ar. kamm?n, Heb.
kamm?n; cf. OF. comin, F. cumin. Cf.
Kummel.] (Bot.)
A dwarf umbelliferous plant, somewhat resembling fennel
(
Cuminum Cyminum), cultivated for its seeds, which have a
bitterish, warm taste, with an aromatic flavor, and are used
like those of anise and caraway. [Written also
cummin.]
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Rank-smelling rue, and cumin good for eyes. --Spenser.
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Black cumin (Bot.), a plant (
Nigella sativa) with pungent
seeds, used by the Afghans, etc.
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