cumin

Meanings

• noun

  A type of flowering plant in the parsley family, native to the eastern Mediterranean and Southwest Asia. Its seeds are commonly used in cooking for their distinctive, pungent flavor.

  - "Cumin is a key ingredient in many Indian and Middle Eastern dishes."
  - "The aroma of toasted cumin seeds is often used to flavor chili and curry powders."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with cumin
tumor , comforter , summer

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Variants

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cumin , cumins

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Etymology

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The name 'cumin' comes from the Latin word 'cuminum', which means 'dust' or 'ground'. This may refer to the practice of grinding the seeds to release their flavor.

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Trivia

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1. Cumin is a member of the parsley family.

2. Cumin seeds were used as currency in ancient Greece.

3. Cumin is rich in antioxidants and has anti-inflammatory properties.

4. Cumin is often used in pickling and in the production of mustard.

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Related Concepts

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1. Cumin powder: Cumin powder is made by grinding dried cumin seeds into a fine powder. It is commonly used as a spice in cooking, particularly in Indian, Middle Eastern, and Mexican cuisines.

2. Cumin oil: Cumin oil is extracted from the seeds of the cumin plant. It is used in traditional medicine for various purposes, including as a digestive aid and as an anti-inflammatory agent.

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Culture

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Cumin has been used in various cultures for thousands of years. In ancient Egypt, it was used as a burial spice and was also used to embalm mummies. In ancient Rome, cumin was used to mask the taste of spoiled meat. In India, cumin is a staple ingredient in many dishes, particularly in the southern regions.

How to Memorize "cumin"

1. visualize
   

   - To memorize cumin, visualize a dusty spice jar filled with small, brown seeds. Imagine the aroma of toasted cumin seeds as you open the jar and sprinkle the seeds into your hand.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'cumin' with the aroma of Indian or Middle Eastern food. Remember that it is a key ingredient in many of these dishes and is often used to add flavor and depth to the dishes.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Cumin, like a cumin, comes from the cuminum' to help remember the name of the spice.

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