caraway Meaning, Definition & Usage
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noun a Eurasian plant with small white flowers yielding caraway seed
Carum carvi.
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noun leaves used sparingly in soups and stews
WordNet
Car"a*way noun
Etymology
F.Definitions
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(Bot.) 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. -
A cake or sweetmeat containing caraway seeds. Caraways, or biscuits, or some other [comfits]. Cogan.