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caraway Definition

cara·way (karə wā′)

noun

  1. a white-flowered biennial herb (Carum carvi) of the umbel family, with spicy, strong-smelling seeds
  2. the seeds, used as a flavoring for bread, cakes, cheese, etc., and as a carminative

Etymology: ME carawai < (? via ML carvi < OSp alcarahueya < Ar al-karawiyā' < ? Gr karon, caraway

caraway Usage Examples

Adjective modifier

  • whorled: Rare chance to see rare flower NOW is the best time to see the Carmarthenshire's county flower - the whorled caraway.

Modifies a noun

  • oil: Caraway oil is used in liqueurs, perfume and mouthwashes.

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