Roman coriander

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Definition

Noun 1. A Mediterranean herb (Nigella sativa): A plant native to the Mediterranean region, also known as black cumin, black caraway, or kalonji. It is cultivated for its pungent, aromatic seeds which are used as a spice, similar in culinary use to caraway or coriander seeds.

Usage Notes
  • The term "Roman coriander" is a historical or regional name. In modern culinary and botanical contexts, the seeds are more commonly known as black cumin, nigella, or kalonji.
  • It is important to distinguish this plant from true coriander () and true caraway (), as they are different species, though the seeds are used in somewhat similar ways.
Examples
  • The recipe calls for a teaspoon of Roman coriander to garnish the flatbread.
  • Roman coriander seeds have a complex flavor, with notes of oregano, black pepper, and onion.
  • Historically, Roman coriander was used both as a spice and in traditional medicine.
Advanced Usage
  • Botanical Classification: The plant belongs to the buttercup family (Ranunculaceae), unlike true coriander which is in the parsley family (Apiaceae).
Variants and Related Words
  • Black cumin (n): The most common modern English name for the seeds of .
  • Nigella (n): The botanical genus name, often used as a common name for the seeds.
  • Kalonji (n): The name for the seeds in South Asian languages like Hindi and Urdu.
  • Fennel flower (n): Another occasional name for the plant, referring to its delicate, ornamental flowers.
Synonyms
  • Black caraway
  • Nutmeg flower (an older, less common name)
Related Phrases
  • Not an idiom, but a common clarification: "Roman coriander, also known as black cumin, is not related to true coriander."
Noun
  1. herb of the Mediterranean region having pungent seeds used like those of caraway

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