Definition

A plant from Southeast Asia that has spicy, berry-like fruits and is used in perfumes and flavorings.

Example

The chef added cubeb to the dish for an extra layer of flavor.

Conversation

Have you ever tried seasoning with cubeb before?

No, I haven't even heard of it until now!

It's actually a unique spice from a tropical plant.

Sounds interesting! I’d love to learn more about it.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Cubeb comes from the Arabic word "kubāba" (meaning a type of aromatic plant), which was adopted into Latin as "cubeba". The word refers to the dried fruit of the plant used for its medicinal properties and flavoring.

Memory Tip

Think of the Arabic word for this aromatic plant, 'kubāba', to remember that 'cubeb' refers to a specific type of aromatic fruit.

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