a Eurasian plant with small white flowers yielding caraway seed
source: WordNet 3.0
leaves used sparingly in soups and stews
source: WordNet 3.0
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.