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Definition of Carawey

Car"a*way (kăr"&adot;*w&asl;), n. [F. carvi (cf. Sp. carvi and al-caravea, al-carahueya, Pg. al-caravia) fr. Ar. karawīā, karwīā 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.

- Webster's Unabridged Dictionary (1913)

  • A seed, with an Anise-like flavour, used as a culinary spice, and to flavour akvavit.
- The Nuttall Encyclopedia

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