carraway

/kærəˈweɪ/

Definitions

1. noun

the seed of a plant of the parsley family, used as a spice and to flavour bread and cakes

“She added caraway seeds to the traditional Christmas cookie recipe.”

2. noun

a plant of the parsley family, Carum carvi, that produces the seed

“Caraway is a hardy annual plant that grows to a height of 60 cm.”

3. adjective

relating to or derived from caraway

“caraway seed oil is used in the manufacture of perfumes.”

Synonyms

  • dill
  • fennel

Antonyms

  • gingerbread