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cumin meaning in Tamil

சீரகம் cīrakam

/ˈkjuːmɪn//ˈkumɪn/

cumin in Tamil: சீரகம் (cīrakam). In English, cumin means the flowering plant Cuminum cyminum, in the family Apiaceae.

Tamil words for cumin

plant Cuminum cyminum
சீரகம் cīrakam
its seed used as spice
சீரகம் cīrakam

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.

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Questions about cumin in Tamil

What is the meaning of cumin in Tamil?
Cumin in Tamil is சீரகம் (cīrakam).
cumin என்பதன் தமிழ் அர்த்தம் என்ன?
Cumin: சீரகம் (cīrakam).
What does cumin mean in English?
Cumin means the flowering plant Cuminum cyminum, in the family Apiaceae.

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