Caraway meaning
A biennial Eurasian herb (Carum carvi) in the parsley family, having finely divided leaves and clusters of small, white or pinkish flowers.
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The seedlike fruit of this plant, widely used as a flavoring and seasoning in various foods.
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A white-flowered biennial herb (Carum carvi) of the umbel family, with spicy, strong-smelling seeds.
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The seeds, used as a flavoring for bread, cakes, cheese, etc., and as a carminative.
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Origin of caraway
- Middle English carewei from Old French carvi, caroi probably from Medieval Latin carvi, carwi ultimately from Arabic karawyā from Greek karō
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
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