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Carum Carui

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[=i][=a], karw[=i][=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.

  2. A cake or sweetmeat containing caraway seeds.

    Caraways, or biscuits, or some other [comfits].
    --Cogan.

Carum carui

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).