Definition

A spice made from the seeds of a plant, commonly used in cooking for its distinctive flavor.

Example

I added cummin to the curry to enhance its taste.

Conversation

I just bought some spices for my cooking, including cummin.

Oh nice! I love using cummin in my recipes.

Yeah, it adds such a unique flavor to dishes.

Absolutely! It's great in curries and stews.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Cummin is derived from Old French *cumin*, which comes from Latin *cuminum*, meaning a type of spice or herb. The word refers specifically to the seeds of the cumin plant, used for flavoring food.

Memory Tip

Think of the Latin word for the spice, 'cuminum', to remember that 'cummin' refers to a flavorful herb.

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