Definition of caraway Caraway

/kæˈɹʌwejˌ/ - [katruwey] - car•a•way

We found 9 definitions of caraway from 5 different sources.

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What does caraway mean?

WordNet

WordNet by Princeton University

Noun

Plural: caraways

caraway - a Eurasian plant with small white flowers yielding caraway seed
  Carum carvi
  herbaceous plant, herb aromatic potherb used in cookery for its savory qualities
  carum, genus carum caraway
  caraway leaves used sparingly in soups and stews
  caraway seed aromatic seeds of the caraway plant; used widely as seasoning
caraway - leaves used sparingly in soups and stews
  herb aromatic potherb used in cookery for its savory qualities
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Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

  • caraway (n.)
    A biennial plant of the Parsley family (Carum Carui). The seeds have an aromatic smell, and a warm, pungent taste. They are used in cookery and confectionery, and also in medicine as a carminative.
  • caraway (n.)
    A cake or sweetmeat containing caraway seeds.

Chambers DictionaryChamber's 20th Century Dictionary 📕

  • caraway
    kar′a-wā, n. a plant with aromatic seeds, used as a tonic and condiment.—n. Car′away-seed. [Prob. through Sp. from Ar. karwiyā; cf. Gr. karon.]

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