ETYM French carvi (cf. Spanish carvi and al-caravea, al-carahueya, Portu. al-caravia) from Arabic karawîâ, karwîâ from Greek karon; cf. Latin careum.
1. A Eurasian plant with small white flowers yielding caraway seed; SYN. Carum carvi.
2. Leaves used sparingly in soups and stews.
Herb Carum carvi of the carrot family Umbelliferae. Native to northern temperate Eurasian regions, it is grown for its spicy, aromatic seeds, which are used in cooking, medicine, and perfumery. + prikaži više