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Definition of cumin

cumin

/ˈkjuː.mɪn/
cu · min
Plural:cumins
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• noun

1

The dried, aromatic seeds of a flowering plant in the parsley family, commonly ground and used as a warm, earthy spice in global cuisines, including Middle Eastern, Indian, and Mexican dishes.

Example

"She added a teaspoon of ground cumin to the chili to give it a deep, smoky flavor."

2

A slender, flowering plant in the parsley family (Apiaceae), native to the eastern Mediterranean and South Asia, cultivated for its aromatic seeds.

Example

"The farmer planted several rows of cumin in the dry, sandy soil of the valley."

• Rhymes for cumin

• Nearby Words

cumbersome
cumbersomely
cumbersomeness
cumin
cummerbund
cummins
cumulation

Word Origin & Etymology

From Old English cymen and Old French cumin, via Latin cuminum from Greek kyminon, ultimately of ancient Semitic origin (compare Hebrew kammon, Arabic kammūn).

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Cumin. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 6, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/cumin
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