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cumin

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Noun — A flowering plant grown for its aromatic seeds.

How to use cumin

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ground cumin cumin seeds a pinch of cumin

Etymology

Traced back through Old English and Old French to Latin cuminum, itself from Greek kúminon, ultimately from an ancient Middle Eastern word for the spice.

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Frequently asked questions

What does “cumin” mean?

The word “cumin” means a flowering plant grown for its aromatic seeds. In plain terms, a warm, earthy spice used in Indian, Middle Eastern, and Mexican cooking.

How do you pronounce “cumin”?

“Cumin” is pronounced KYOO-mihn (/ˈkumɪn/ in IPA).

How do you use “cumin” in a sentence?

Here is “cumin” used in a sentence: “Farmers in the region have grown cumin for centuries.”

What part of speech is “cumin”?

“Cumin” is a noun.

Where does the word “cumin” come from?

The word “cumin” comes from Latin. Traced back through Old English and Old French to Latin cuminum, itself from Greek kúminon, ultimately from an ancient Middle Eastern word for the spice.

How many meanings does “cumin” have?

“Cumin” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a flowering plant grown for its aromatic seeds.

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