key term
cumin
Originalκύμινον
Transliterationkuminon
Strong'sG2951
Languagegreek
Domainfood
probably the plant Cuminum cyminum; same family as carrot; branches from the base and has similar leaves and flowers, though seeds have a sharper smell; planted and harvested each year, reaching a height of about 50-60 cm; seeds are used in cooking and as medicine
Synthesized voice
Cite this entry
“cumin.” Atlas. Accessed 2026. https://fcbh-atlas.vercel.app/en/term/cumin