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cumin in Malay

jintan putih

/ˈkjuːmɪn//ˈkumɪn/

cumin in Malay: jintan putih. In English, cumin means the flowering plant Cuminum cyminum, in the family Apiaceae.

Malay words for cumin

plant Cuminum cyminum
jintan putih
its seed used as spice
jintan putih

English meaning of cumin

  1. noun The flowering plant Cuminum cyminum, in the family Apiaceae.
  2. noun Its aromatic long seed, used as a spice, notably in Indian, Middle Eastern, and Mexican cookery.

Full definition of cumin

cumin in a sentence

  • Cumin is native to the region from the eastern Mediterranean to India.

cumin in other languages

Questions about cumin in Malay

What is the meaning of cumin in Malay?
Cumin in Malay is jintan putih.
Apakah maksud cumin dalam bahasa Melayu?
Cumin: jintan putih.
What does cumin mean in English?
Cumin means the flowering plant Cuminum cyminum, in the family Apiaceae.

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