caraway

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caraway

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

Origin of caraway

Middle English carawai from (? via Medieval Latin carvi) Old Spanish alcarahueya from Arabic al-karawiy?? from uncertain or unknown; perhaps Classical Greek karon, caraway

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caraway

noun

A biennial Eurasian herb (Carum carvi) in the parsley family, having finely divided leaves and clusters of small, white or pinkish flowers.
The seedlike fruit of this plant, widely used as a flavoring and seasoning in various foods. Also called caraway seed .

Origin of caraway

Middle English carewei from Old French carvi, caroi probably from Medieval Latin carvi, carwi ultimately from Arabic karawyā from Greek karō

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Noun

(uncountable)

A biennial plant, Carum carvi, native to Europe and Asia, mainly grown for its seed to be used as a culinary spice.
The seed-like fruit of the caraway plant.
A cake or sweetmeat containing caraway seeds.

Origin

French carvi, from Medieval Latin carui, from Arabic كمون, probably from Ancient Greek κύμινο (kumino)

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