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Definition of Cumin
1. Noun. Dwarf Mediterranean annual long cultivated for its aromatic seeds.
Exact synonyms: Cuminum Cyminum
Terms within: Cumin Seed
Generic synonyms: Herb, Herbaceous Plant
Group relationships: Cuminum, Genus Cuminum
Terms within: Cumin Seed
Generic synonyms: Herb, Herbaceous Plant
Group relationships: Cuminum, Genus Cuminum
2. Noun. Aromatic seeds of the cumin herb of the carrot family.
Exact synonyms: Cumin Seed
Generic synonyms: Edible Seed
Substance meronyms: Kummel
Group relationships: Cuminum Cyminum
Generic synonyms: Edible Seed
Substance meronyms: Kummel
Group relationships: Cuminum Cyminum
Definition of Cumin
1. n. 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.
Definition of Cumin
1. Noun. The flowering plant Cuminum cyminum, in the family ''Apiaceae'' ¹
2. Noun. Its aromatic long seed, used as a spice, notably in Indian and Mexican cookery. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Cumin
1. a plant used in cooking [n -S]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Cumin
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