cumin

Definition of Cumin in English :

dwarf Mediterranean annual long cultivated for its aromatic seeds

2. cumin, cumin seed

aromatic seeds of the cumin herb of the carrot family

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.

Cumin

noun

1.

an umbelliferous Mediterranean plant, Cuminum cyminum, with finely divided leaves and small white or pink flowers

2.

the aromatic seeds (collectively) of this plant, used as a condiment and a flavouring

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.

n.

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 whole or ground for seasoning, as in curry and chili powders.

2. Black cumin.