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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A plant in the family Apiaceae (Trachyspermum ammi). countable, uncountable
2. 2
   Its seed-like fruit, used (especially in South Asian cooking) for its thyme-like flavor. countable, uncountable

Synonyms

All synonyms

bishop's weedbishop's weedcaromcarom

Etymology

Borrowed from Hindi अजवाइन (ajvāin).

Related phrases

south asia

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