cumin Meaning & Definition
What Does Cumin Mean?
Cumin is used as a noun meaning The flowering plant Cuminum cyminum, in the family Apiaceae. It is also used to mean Its aromatic long seed, used as a spice, notably in Indian, Middle Eastern, and Mexican cookery.
Cumin at a Glance
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //ˈkjuːmɪn// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | cuminum cyminum and cumin seed |
| Plural | cumins |
Cumin Definition (Noun)
- The flowering plant Cuminum cyminum, in the family Apiaceae.
Cumin is native to the region from the eastern Mediterranean to India.
- Its aromatic long seed, used as a spice, notably in Indian, Middle Eastern, and Mexican cookery.
Synonyms of Cumin
Cumin synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Cumin
No antonyms or near antonyms are listed by the available sources for this entry.
Cumin in a Sentence
Cumin is native to the region from the eastern Mediterranean to India.
Word Forms & Grammar
cumin (usually uncountable, plural cumins)
Words That Rhyme With Cumin
Origin of Cumin
From Middle English comyn, from Old English cymen (which is cognate with Old High German kumin) and Old French cummin, both from Latin cuminum, from Ancient Greek κύμινον (kúminon), a Semitic borrowing ultimately to be traced to Akkadian 𒂵𒈬𒉡 (Ú.GAMUN /kamūnu/, “cumin”).[1][2][3] Possibly related to caraway.
How Do You Say Cumin?
Cumin is pronounced //ˈkjuːmɪn// and has 1 syllable.
Cumin: Your Questions Answered
What part of speech is cumin?
Cumin is a noun.
What is another word for cumin?
Close synonyms of cumin are cuminum cyminum and cumin seed. See the full list of cumin synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of cumin?
The plural of cumin is cumins.