Definitions of cumin
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dwarf Mediterranean annual long cultivated for its aromatic seedssynonyms: Cuminum cyminumtype of:herb, herbaceous planta plant lacking a permanent woody stem; many are flowering garden plants or potherbs; some having medicinal properties; some are pests
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aromatic seeds of the cumin herb of the carrot familysynonyms: cumin seedtype of:edible seedmany are used as seasoning
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