Definition of "cumin" []

• An annual Mediterranean herb (Cuminum cyminum) in the parsley family, having finely divided leaves and clusters of small white or pink flowers. (noun)
• The seedlike fruit of this plant used for seasoning, as in curry and chili powders. (noun)
• Black cumin. (noun)

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• "We're not in the north where the cumin is more predominant."
• "I made this bread-machine recipe for light rye bread today, and mistakenly put in cumin seeds instead of caraway."
• "Actually cumin is what makes soutzoukakia differ from meat balls."