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cumin (kum′in; ko̵̅o̅′min, kyo̵̅o̅′-, ko̵o′-)

noun

  1. a small herb (Cuminum cyminum) of the umbel family, bearing umbels of small, white or rose flowers
  2. its aromatic fruits, used for flavoring pickles, soups, etc.

Etymology: ME < OFr cumin < L cuminum < Gr kyminon < Sem, as in Heb kammōn, Ar kammūn

Also sp. cummin cum′·min

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cumin Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • add: To spice up a basic dressing, try adding ground cumin, caraway seeds or paprika.

Modifies a noun

  • seed: Then add 2 green cardamom pods, 4 cloves, ½ teaspoon of whole cumin seeds.

Noun used with modifier

  • tsp: Chop 500g carrots and put them into a saucepan with 1 large chopped onion, 2 garlic cloves and ½ tsp ground cumin.
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