cumin

cum·in

1. a. An annual Mediterranean herb (Cuminum cyminum) in the parsley family, having finely divided leaves and clusters of small white or pink flowers.
   b. The seedlike fruit of this plant used for seasoning, as in curry and chili powders.
2. Black cumin.

Origin: Middle English, from Old French, from Latin cumīnum, from Greek kumīnon, probably of Semitic origin; see kmn in Semitic roots.