01 n. A dwarf umbelliferous plant, somewhat resembling fennel (Cuminum Cyminum), cultivated for its seeds, which have a bitterish, warm taste, wi…
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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.(Bot.)“Rank-smelling rue, and cumin good for eyes.” — Spenser.
Phrases & compounds
Black cumin —
a plant (Nigella sativa) with pungent seeds, used by the Afghans, etc.