jeera
जीरा
JEE-rah
Cumin seed used as a spice in Indian cuisine.
Meaning & usage
Jeera, or cumin, is a spice made from the seeds of the Cuminum cyminum plant. It is widely used in Indian cooking for its distinctive flavor and aroma, often found in curries, rice dishes, and spice blends. Jeera is also known for its digestive properties and is used in traditional medicine.
In a sentence
I added some jeera to the curry for extra flavor.
As seen in crosswords
jeera is a 5-letter answer. A typical clue:
“Cumin seed used as a spice in Indian cuisine” (5)
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