Caraway

Origin

From Middle English, from Medieval Latin carui, from Arabic كراويا, from Ancient Greek καρώ.

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Possibly related to Latin cuminum, Ancient Greek κύμινον.

Full definition of caraway

Noun

1. A biennial plant, , native to Europe and Asia, mainly grown for its seed to be used as a culinary spice.
2. The seed-like fruit of the caraway plant.
3. A cake or sweetmeat containing caraway seeds.
• unknown date. Cogan:Caraways, or biscuits, or some other comfits.

Synonyms

• Persian cumin