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Cumin

Pronunciation: k?m"?n
n.
  1. A dwarf umbelliferous plant, somewhat resembling fennel (Cuminum Cyminum), cultivated for its seeds, which have a bitterish, warm taste, with an aromatic flavor, and are used like those of anise and caraway.
    2. Black cumin (Bot.),
    a plant (Nigella sativa) with pungent seeds, used by the Afghans, etc.