cumin

noun/ˈkjuːmɪn/

Frequency rank: #12,871 of 20,003 in the WORDED list (wordfreq data)

Meaning

A spice made from the dried seeds of a plant, commonly used in cooking to add a warm, slightly bitter flavor.

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Example sentence

She added cumin to the soup to give it a warm, earthy flavor.

Synonyms & related words

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