Caraway

Caraway
Caraway Car"a*way (k[a^]r"[.a]*w[asl]), n. [F. carvi (cf. Sp. carvi and al-caravea, al-carahueya, Pg. al-caravia) fr. Ar. karaw[=i][=a], karw[=i][=a] fr. Gr. ka`ron; cf. L. careum.] 1. (Bot.) A biennial plant of the Parsley family ({Carum Carui}). The seeds have an aromatic smell, and a warm, pungent taste. They are used in cookery and confectionery, and also in medicine as a carminative. [1913 Webster]

2. A cake or sweetmeat containing caraway seeds. [1913 Webster]

Caraways, or biscuits, or some other [comfits]. --Cogan. [1913 Webster]


The Collaborative International Dictionary of English. 2000.

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