n. 莳萝, 土茴香子

[化] 枯茗; 欧莳萝; 异丙苯

[医] 枯茗, 小茴香

Cumin \Cum"in\ (k?m"?n), n. [OE.comin, AS. cymen, fr. L.
cuminum, Gr. ???????; of Semitic origin, cf. Ar. kamm?n, Heb.
kamm?n; cf. OF. comin, F. cumin. Cf. {Kummel}.] (Bot.)
A dwarf umbelliferous plant, somewhat resembling fennel
({Cuminum Cyminum}), cultivated for its seeds, which have a
bitterish, warm taste, with an aromatic flavor, and are used
like those of anise and caraway. [Written also {cummin}.]

Rank-smelling rue, and cumin good for eyes. --Spenser.

{Black cumin} (Bot.), a plant ({Nigella sativa}) with pungent
seeds, used by the Afghans, etc.