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Definition of cumin
cumin
/ˈkjuː.mɪn/
cu · min
Plural:cumins
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CEFR
B2
Grade
5
Tier
2
Usage
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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."
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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).
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180019102020
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Cumin. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 17, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/cumin