Cumin Definition

kŭmĭn, ko͝omĭn, kyo͝o-
noun
A small herb (Cuminum cyminum) of the umbel family, bearing umbels of small, white or rose flowers.
Webster's New World
Its aromatic fruits, used for flavoring pickles, soups, etc.
Webster's New World
Black cumin.
American Heritage
Synonyms:
  • Cuminum cyminum
  • cumin seed

Other Word Forms of Cumin

Noun

Singular:
cumin
Plural:
cumins

Origin of Cumin

  • From Old English cymen, from Latin cuminum, from Ancient Greek κύμινον (kúminon), itself of Semitic origin; cognate with Old High German kumin, and via Semitic route related to Hebrew כמון (kammon) and Arabic كمون (kammūn).

    From Wiktionary

  • Middle English from Old French from Latin cumīnum from Greek kumīnon probably of Semitic origin kmn in Semitic roots

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

Cumin Sentence Examples

  • Try grinding nibs in a mortar and pestle or spice grinder, mixing them with chili powder, cumin, paprika, pepper, salt, or other spices, rubbing the combination onto veggies, and grilling or roasting them.

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

  • The fragrance of roasted cumin, often with coriander, leaves an everlasting impression of Southern Indian and Sri Lankan cuisine!

  • The fried whole cumin seeds have a unique slighly nutty flavor.

  • Cumin, black pepper, cloves and garlic are just one form of garam masala, the distinctive spice blend responsible for the subtle yet characteristic taste of Indian food.

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Words Starting With

CCUCUM

Words Ending With

NINMIN

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cumin

Words Starting With C and Ending With N

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