cumin

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Pronunciation

• (RP) IPA: /ˈkjuːmɪn/, /ˈkʌmɪn/, enPR kyo͞oʹmĭn
• (GA) IPA: /ˈkumɪn/, /ˈkjumɪn/, /ˈkʌmɪn/, /ˈkʊmɪn/, enPR: ko͞oʹmĭn

Noun

cumin (uncountable)

1. The flowering plant Cuminum cyminum, in the family Apiaceae.

   Cumin is native to the region from the eastern Mediterranean to India.

2. Its aromatic long seed, used as a spice, notably in Indian, Middle Eastern, and Mexican cookery.

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Translations

• French: cumin
• German: Kümmel, Kreuzkümmel
• Italian: cumino
• Portuguese: cominho
• Russian: тмин
• Spanish: comino

Translations

• French: cumin
• German: Kreuzkümmel
• Italian: cumino
• Portuguese: cominho
• Russian: тмин
• Spanish: comino

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