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noun Cumin n. (Written also cummin) (Bot.) 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. "Rank-smelling rue, and cumin good for eyes." Black cumin (Bot.), a plant (Nigella sativa) with pungent seeds, used by the Afghans, etc.
Collaborative International Dictionary of English 0.48
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