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1. (n.) caraway
a plant, Carum carvi, of the parsley family, native to Europe, having finely divided leaves and umbels of white or pinkish flowers.
2. caraway
Also called caraway seed. the aromatic seedlike fruit of this plant, used in cooking and medicine.
Etymology: (1325–75; ME car(a)wai, var. of carwy < ML carui < Ar karawiyā)
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Princeton's WordNet |
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1. (noun) caraway, Carum carvi
a Eurasian plant with small white flowers yielding caraway seed
2. (noun) caraway
leaves used sparingly in soups and stews
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1. (noun) caraway
a biennial plant of the Parsley family (Carum Carui). The seeds have an aromatic smell, and a warm, pungent taste. They are used in cookery and confectionery, and also in medicine as a carminative
2. (noun) caraway
a cake or sweetmeat containing caraway seeds
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