cumin

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/ˈkjuːmɪn/ English

Definitions

noun

The flowering plant Cuminum cyminum, in the family Apiaceae.“Cumin is native to the region from the eastern Mediterranean to India.”
Its aromatic long seed, used as a spice, notably in Indian, Middle Eastern, and Mexican cookery.

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Synonyms

cumin seed cuminum cyminum caraway ten cuminum genus cuminum black cumin persian cumin kippernut cineraria trispermum cudweed cucumber hognut onion curd

Associated

asafoetida fenugreek coriander nigella harissa turmeric fennel cloves oregano allspice cilantro

Rhymes

acumen numen inhuman lumen nonhuman lumine albumin bitumen superhuman crewman

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