caraway

noun

car·​a·​way ˈker-ə-ˌwā How to pronounce caraway (audio)
ˈka-rə-
1
: a biennial usually white-flowered aromatic Old World herb (Carum carvi) of the carrot family
2
: the pungent fruit of the caraway used in seasoning and medicine

called also caraway seed

Examples of caraway in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Underneath was a modest slick of crème fraîche powdered with caraway. Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 16 Mar. 2024 For the Venison Pastrami Rub Maple syrup 1 1/2 teaspoons whole black peppercorns 1 teaspoon caraway seeds 1 teaspoon coriander seeds 1 teaspoons dry thyme leaves 1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds Directions Trim the roast of any silver skin and fascia. Jack Hennessy, Field & Stream, 13 Mar. 2024 Add the tomato paste along with the caraway seeds, juniper berries, paprika, and bay leaves. Jonathan Miles, Field & Stream, 15 Nov. 2023 This warm woody cologne is all about smooth warmth with top notes of spices like cinnamon, caraway and fenugreek, middle notes of ylang-ylang and jasmine and a base of sandalwood, oud and musk. Garrett Munce, Men's Health, 3 Sep. 2023 Stir together flours, baking powder, baking soda, 1⁄2 teaspoon of the salt, and toasted caraway seeds in a medium bowl. Nick Wallace, Southern Living, 16 Oct. 2023 Extra-virgin olive oil, coriander and caraway join the chiles, and sometimes lemon juice or vinegar as well, for brightness and preservation. Eric Kim, New York Times, 20 Sep. 2023 Known for its beautiful rose-purple flowers that bloom in early summer, caraway thyme (Thymus herba-barona) has a mild caraway flavor. Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 30 June 2023 Each challah braid was sprinkled with different seeds and herbs: sunflower seeds, sesame, oregano, pine nuts, nigella (black caraway seeds) and cumin. Ethel G. Hofman, Sun Sentinel, 21 Apr. 2023

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Word History

Etymology

Middle English, probably from Medieval Latin carvi, from Arabic karawyā, from Greek karon

First Known Use

13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of caraway was in the 13th century

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Cite this Entry

“Caraway.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/caraway. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

caraway

noun
car·​a·​way ˈkar-ə-ˌwā How to pronounce caraway (audio)
: a usually white-flowered herb related to the carrot and having fruits used in seasoning and medicine

Medical Definition

caraway

noun
car·​a·​way ˈkar-ə-ˌwā How to pronounce caraway (audio)
1
: a biennial usually white-flowered aromatic herb (Carum carvi) of the carrot family (Umbelliferae) with pungent fruits
2
: the fruit of caraway that is used in cookery and confectionery and is the source of caraway oil

called also caraway seed

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