caraway Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun a Eurasian plant with small white flowers yielding caraway seed
    Carum carvi.
  2. noun leaves used sparingly in soups and stews

WordNet

Car"a*way noun
Etymology
F. carvi (cf. Sp. carvi and al-caravea, al-carahueya, Pg. al-caravia) fr. Ar. karawiafr. Gr. cf. L. caraum.
Definitions
  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.
  2. A cake or sweetmeat containing caraway seeds.
    Caraways, or biscuits, or some other [comfits]. Cogan.

Webster 1913