'Carum Carui' definitions:
Definition of 'Carum Carui'
From: GCIDE
- Caraway \Car"a*way\ (k[a^]r"[.a]*w[asl]), n. [F. carvi (cf. Sp. carvi and al-caravea, al-carahueya, Pg. al-caravia) fr. Ar. karaw[imac][=a], karw[imac][=a] fr. Gr. ka`ron; cf. L. careum.]
- 1. (Bot.) A biennial plant of the Parsley family ({Carum Carui}). The seeds have an aromatic smell, and a warm, pungent taste. They are used in cookery and confectionery, and also in medicine as a carminative. [1913 Webster]
- 2. A cake or sweetmeat containing caraway seeds. [1913 Webster]
- Caraways, or biscuits, or some other [comfits]. --Cogan. [1913 Webster]
Definition of 'Carum carui'
From: GCIDE
- Carvacrol \Car"va*crol\ (k[aum]r"v[.a]*kr[=o]l), n. (Chem.) A thick oily liquid, C10H13.OH, of a strong taste and disagreeable odor, obtained from oil of caraway ({Carum carui}). [1913 Webster]