Caraway: meaning, definitions and examples
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caraway
[ หkษr.ษ.weษช ]
cooking spice
Caraway refers to the seeds of the caraway plant, which are commonly used as a spice in cooking and baking. The flavor is warm, slightly sweet, and has an anise-like quality, making it a popular ingredient in rye bread, sauerkraut, and various cheeses. Beyond culinary uses, caraway seeds have been used in traditional medicine for their digestive properties. Caraway is also a source of essential oils that are used in the flavoring of some liquors and liqueurs.
Synonyms
carum carvi, meridian
Examples of usage
- I added caraway seeds to my rye bread recipe.
- The sauerkraut had a wonderful caraway flavor.
- She seasoned the cabbage with caraway for a distinct taste.
- Caraway is often found in spice blends for stews.
- The cheese was enriched with the essence of caraway.
Translations
Translations of the word "caraway" in other languages:
๐ต๐น cominho
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเฅเคฐเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช Kรผmmel
๐ฎ๐ฉ jinten
๐บ๐ฆ ะบัะผะธะฝ
๐ต๐ฑ kminek
๐ฏ๐ต ใญใฃใฉใฆใงใค
๐ซ๐ท carvi
๐ช๐ธ comino
๐น๐ท kimyon
๐ฐ๐ท ์บ๋ฌ์จ์ด
๐ธ๐ฆ ูู ูู
๐จ๐ฟ kmรญn
๐ธ๐ฐ kmรญn
๐จ๐ณ ๅญ็ถ
๐ธ๐ฎ kumina
๐ฎ๐ธ kรบmen
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะทะธัะฐ
๐ฌ๐ช แแฃแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ kimyon
๐ฒ๐ฝ comino
Etymology
The word 'caraway' derives from Middle English 'carowe,' which came from Old French 'caroilhe' and further from Latin 'carum'. The Latin term has Greek origins, likely from 'karoun,' correlating to the plant's well-documented history in antiquity. Known for its unique flavor, caraway has been utilized since ancient times, particularly in European cuisines. In addition to its culinary applications, it has historical significance in traditional medicine for digestive ailments. The plant is native to Europe and Western Asia, thriving in temperate regions. Over the centuries, caraway has played an essential role not just in gastronomy, but also in folklore, symbolizing protection and purification.
Word Frequency Rank
This word's position of #31,606 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.
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