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Carum

Carum

9.9
A group of plants like parsley that includes the caraway plant
  • noun
  • /ˈkɛrəm/
  • Specialized
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  • The Carum plant is known for its aromatic seeds.

Examples

  • Research shows that Carum seeds are rich in essential oils, making them valuable in herbal medicine.

  • Many Carum species are cultivated in Europe and Asia for their culinary uses.

  • The chef added a pinch of Carum to the bread for a distinctive flavor.

  • Many chefs use Carum in their cooking.

  • Many Carum species are cultivated in Europe and Asia for their culinary uses.

  • Research shows that Carum seeds are rich in essential oils, making them valuable in herbal medicine.

  • The chef added a pinch of Carum to the bread for a distinctive flavor.

Compounds

Carum carvi
  • Specialized
8.6

A plant from Europe and Asia with small white flowers that makes caraway seeds used as a spice

Surface Forms

Carum singular
Carums plural

Etymology

Carum goes back to the old Latin name carum, which was used for the 'caraway' plant. That's why Carum now names the group of plants that include caraway and similar species, many used in cooking and medicine.