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Definition of caraway

caraway

/ˈkær.ə.weɪ/
car · a · way
Plural:caraways
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• noun

1

The aromatic, seed-like fruit of the caraway plant, used widely as a spice in cooking and baking, particularly to flavor rye bread, cheeses, and liqueurs.

Example

"The recipe calls for a teaspoon of toasted caraway to give the hearty rye bread its traditional flavor."

2

A biennial plant (Carum carvi) of the parsley family, native to Europe, Asia, and North Africa, characterized by finely divided leaves and umbels of small white or pink flowers.

Example

"She decided to plant caraway in her herb garden alongside dill and fennel."

• Rhymes for caraway

• Nearby Words

caramelly
carat
caravan
caraway
carb
carbine
carbohydrate

Word Origin & Etymology

Late Middle English: from Medieval Latin carui or Old Spanish alcaravea, via Arabic al-karawiyā, probably ultimately from Greek karon (cumin).

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

Cite this Entry

Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Caraway. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/caraway
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