caraway
noun
car·a·way
ˈker-ə-ˌwā 
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
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That extra crunch creates the perfect contrast of textures and temperatures with a slight tang from the caraway seeds.
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Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 25 Oct. 2024
Season: Once the tripe has been prepared for cooking, its mild flavor can be enhanced with seasonings like anise, caraway, and cardamom.
—Lauren O'Connor, Ms, Health, 29 Sep. 2024
His Caesar salad is peppered with caraway seeds; babka is upended into a take on spanakopita; dill is everywhere.
—Scott Hocker, theweek, 27 Sep. 2024
And on top: a balanced whisper of caraway and coarse salt.
—Amy Drew Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 8 Aug. 2024
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Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 25 Oct. 2024
Season: Once the tripe has been prepared for cooking, its mild flavor can be enhanced with seasonings like anise, caraway, and cardamom.
—Lauren O'Connor, Ms, Health, 29 Sep. 2024
His Caesar salad is peppered with caraway seeds; babka is upended into a take on spanakopita; dill is everywhere.
—Scott Hocker, theweek, 27 Sep. 2024
And on top: a balanced whisper of caraway and coarse salt.
—Amy Drew Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 8 Aug. 2024
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caraway
noun
car·a·way
ˈkar-ə-ˌwā
: 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
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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