cumin
Translation
cumin
Examples
Add a teaspoon of ground cumin.
Add a teaspoon of ground cumin.
Cumin seeds are used in many dishes.
Cumin seeds are used in many dishes.
Grammar Patterns
((a quantity of)) cumin Add a teaspoon of ground cumin.
Similar Words
Similar spices: caraway, fennel
Etymology
From Old French 'comin', from Latin 'cuminum', from Greek 'kyminon', which is of Semitic origin.
Memory Tips
A key spice in many cuisines, especially Indian and Mexican. Imagine the warm, earthy smell of cumin in a curry.