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caraway

/kar-uh-wey/US // ˈkær əˌweɪ //UK // (ˈkærəˌweɪ) //

荠菜,胡芦巴,胡萝卜素,胡萝卜

Definitions

n.名词 noun
  1. 1
    • : a plant, Carum carvi, of the parsley family, native to Europe, having finely divided leaves and umbels of white or pinkish flowers.
    • : Also called caraway seed . the aromatic seedlike fruit of this plant, used in cooking and medicine.

Examples

  • For young children a little caraway or cinnamon water is to be preferred.

  • Besides the seeds of the poppy, already mentioned, those of caraway were used apparently to flavor the bread.

  • Now the dill flavour is called caraway seed; but it isn't the same, or doesn't seem so.

  • From a German bake shop get the bread, either "Kummel," (which is rye with caraway seeds), or Pumpernickel.

  • Season, add a pinch of caraway seed and serve with boiled noodles.