01 n. A biennial plant of the Parsley family (Carum Carui). The seeds have an aromatic smell, and a warm, pungent taste. They are used in cookery…
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A biennial plant of the Parsley family (Carum Carui). The seeds have an aromatic smell, and a warm, pungent taste. They are used in cookery and confectionery, and also in medicine as a carminative.(Bot.)
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A cake or sweetmeat containing caraway seeds.“Caraways, or biscuits, or some other [comfits].” — Cogan.