1. The seeds of a plant in the parsley family, used as a spice with a warm, slightly bitter flavor; also called cumin.
Usage: Alternative spelling of cumin; less common in modern usage; Often used in Indian, Mexican, and Middle Eastern cuisine

Examples

• The recipe calls for a teaspoon of cummin to add depth to the curry.
• Cummin seeds are toasted before grinding to enhance their flavor.
• Many spice blends include cummin as a key ingredient.
• The merchant sold cummin alongside other exotic spices at the market.