1. Plural of nigella; plants of the genus Nigella, especially Nigella sativa, grown for their small black seeds used as a spice or in cooking.
Usage: Also called black cumin or black seed.; The seeds have a slightly bitter, nutty flavor.
2. Plural of nigella; ornamental flowering plants with delicate, feathery foliage and blue, pink, or white flowers.
Usage: Common garden variety; also called love-in-a-mist.

Examples

• The baker sprinkled nigellas over the naan bread for extra flavor.
• Nigellas are popular in Middle Eastern and Indian cuisine.
• She planted nigellas in her garden for their delicate blue flowers.
• The ornamental nigellas bloomed throughout the summer.
• Nigellas seeds are sometimes used in traditional medicine.
• These nigellas add both beauty and culinary value to the kitchen garden.