Simple Definition of cumin

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cumin

noun

: dried seeds that are used as a spice in cooking and that come from a plant related to the carrot

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“Cumin.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/cumin. Accessed 6 May. 2026.

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