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noun

caraway

KAIR-uh-way/ˈkærəweɪ/

A plant with aromatic seeds used as a spice.

Curved, ridged caraway seeds fill the small spice dish and wooden spoon.

A close-up of recognizable caraway seeds in a small spice dish and wooden measuring spoon, with a few scattered seeds showing their curved, ridged shape.
Etymology
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The Arabic plant name underlies the English name for its aromatic seeds. Its deeper origin is unknown, though a connection with Greek karon, 'cumin,' has been suspected.

In context

OklahomaGardening2:45
But, the caraway seeds really add something to me that's reminiscent of Germany and you want to have sausage with this. It's just a really, really good flavor combination.
Cabbage with Caraway

More examples

  • A faint scent of caraway rises from the loaf.
  • She grows caraway in the herb garden.
  • The recipe uses crushed caraway as a seasoning.

Similar words

cumin
A different aromatic seed with a warmer, earthier flavor.
fennel
A different seed commonly having a sweeter anise-like flavor.