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Meaning of cumin

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

cumin

Pronunciation:/ˈkjuːmɪn//ˈkjumɪn/

noun

Definitions

  1. The flowering plant Cuminum cyminum, in the family Apiaceae.

    Example: Cumin is native to the region from the eastern Mediterranean to India.

  2. Its aromatic long seed, used as a spice, notably in Indian, Middle Eastern, and Mexican cookery.