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Meaning of "caraway" in the English dictionary

DICTIONARY

ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD CARAWAY

Probably from Medieval Latin carvi, from Arabic karawyā, from Greek karon.

Etymology is the study of the origin of words and their changes in structure and significance.

PRONUNCIATION OF CARAWAY

ˈkærəˌweɪ


GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF CARAWAY

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Caraway is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES CARAWAY MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Caraway

Caraway, also known as meridian fennel, or Persian cumin, is a biennial plant in the family Apiaceae, native to western Asia, Europe and Northern Africa. The plant is similar in appearance to other members of the carrot family, with finely divided, feathery leaves with thread-like divisions, growing on 20–30 cm stems. The main flower stem is 40–60 cm tall, with small white or pink flowers in umbels. Caraway fruits are crescent-shaped achenes, around 2 mm long, with five pale ridges.

Definition of caraway in the English dictionary

The definition of caraway in the dictionary is an umbelliferous Eurasian plant, Carum carvi, having finely divided leaves and clusters of small whitish flowers.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH CARAWAY

airway · breakaway · castaway · cutaway · fadeaway · fairway · faraway · Galloway · giveaway · Hathaway · hideaway · motorway · rockaway · soaraway · stairway · stowaway · takeaway · thereaway · walkaway · waterway

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE CARAWAY

carapax · carat · Caratacus · carate · Caravaggio · caravan · caravan site · caravaneer · caravaner · caravanette · caravanned · caravanner · caravanning · caravansarai · caravansaries · caravansary · caravanserai · caravel · caraway seed · caraway seeds

WORDS THAT END LIKE CARAWAY

away · come away · get away · getaway · give away · give the game away · go away · keep away · layaway · once and away · out and away · put away · right away · run away · runaway · straight away · take away · tearaway · turn away · walk away

Synonyms and antonyms of caraway in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «caraway» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF CARAWAY

Find out the translation of caraway to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.

The translations of caraway from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «caraway» in English.
zh

Translator English - Chinese

香菜
1,325 millions of speakers
es

Translator English - Spanish

alcaravea
570 millions of speakers
en

English

caraway
510 millions of speakers
hi

Translator English - Hindi

जीरा
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

الكراوية
280 millions of speakers
ru

Translator English - Russian

тмин
278 millions of speakers
pt

Translator English - Portuguese

cominho
270 millions of speakers
bn

Translator English - Bengali

কেওড়া
260 millions of speakers
fr

Translator English - French

carvi
220 millions of speakers
ms

Translator English - Malay

Caraway
190 millions of speakers
de

Translator English - German

Kümmel
180 millions of speakers
ja

Translator English - Japanese

キャラウェー
130 millions of speakers
ko

Translator English - Korean

캐러 웨이
85 millions of speakers
jv

Translator English - Javanese

Caraway
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

cây caraway
80 millions of speakers
ta

Translator English - Tamil

caraway
75 millions of speakers
mr

Translator English - Marathi

कॅरावे
75 millions of speakers
tr

Translator English - Turkish

kimyon
70 millions of speakers
it

Translator English - Italian

cumino
65 millions of speakers
pl

Translator English - Polish

kminek
50 millions of speakers
uk

Translator English - Ukrainian

кмин
40 millions of speakers
ro

Translator English - Romanian

chimen
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

κύμινο
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

karwy
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

kummin
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

karve
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of caraway

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «CARAWAY»

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about caraway

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «CARAWAY»

Discover the use of caraway in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to caraway and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Caraway: The Genus Carum
Caraway, the seventh volume in the series Medicinal and Aromatic Plants - Industrial Profiles, collects together all of the existing information in connection with the biology, chemistry, agrotechnology and utilization of the plant genus ...
Eva Nemeth, 2003
2
Assembling Women: The Feminization of Global Manufacturing
This book addresses two related questions: What has prompted the feminization of manufacturing work in developing countries, and why has it failed to significantly erode gender inequalities at work?
Teri L. Caraway, 2007
3
The Adventures of Caraway Kim: Right Wing
Caraway Kim, a skilled hockey player, wants to win the trophy as the top scorer on his team, but fears that his rival, Bradley Rooks, a more formidable player, may end up winning instead.
Don Truckey, 2008
4
Foothold on a Hillside: Memories of a Southern Illinoisan
Charless and his family and friends fill this book with courage, strength, and an unshakable faith in the value of human endeavor.
Charless Caraway, 1986
5
Lady Caraway's Cloak
Will A Foolish Lie Beget A Fiery Love?
Hayley Ann Solomon, 2003
6
The Adventures of Caraway Kim . . . Southpaw
Set in a small Alberta town during a freer more adventurous time, this novel avoids the sentimental perspectives and the clich??s of the genre by realistically capturing the quirks and inherent behaviours that make boys the amazing ...
Don Truckey, R P Macintyre, 2005
7
Senator Hattie Caraway: An Arkansas Legacy
Would the schools have continued to grow without Caraway and the facilities and military training programs she helped make possible? Hundreds of teachers graduate from both schools year after year, going on to educate the children of the ...
Nancy Hendricks, 2013
8
Essential Herbal Wisdom: A Complete Exploration of 50 ...
Although the seeds of the wild caraway plant generally contain more ethereal oils than those of cultivated plants, it is easier to harvest cultivated caraway seeds. This consideration has led to the widespread cultivation of the herb.
Nancy Arrowsmith, 2009
9
Denton
This book documents the historical landmarks that remain and those that exist only in photographs and in the hearts and minds of citizens.
Kim Cupit, Georgia Kemp Caraway, 2012
10
Newport: The Sin City Years
Citizens of Newport, fed up with the cityas sordid reputation, eventually banded together to drive out the vice and reclaim their city. After a long struggle, Newport is now a pleasant and enchanting community.
Robin Caraway, 2009

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «CARAWAY»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term caraway is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Caraway holds 69th Fourth of July celebration
Caraway Mayor Barry Riley welcomed everyone to the annual celebration and recognized the hard work of the volunteers that made the event ... «Northeast Arkansas Town Crier, Jul 15»
2
How the Gin Room's Natasha Bahrami Became the Gin Girl
Caraway. Very few people understand how it's used, but it's often the behind-the-scenes element that transforms mediocre recipes to ... «Riverfront Times, Jul 15»
3
Ditch the hot dogs and go for something more robust, like bratwurst
In a dry skillet over medium, toast the caraway seeds, stirring constantly, until fragrant, 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer to a small bowl and set aside. «WatertownDailyTimes.com, Jul 15»
4
Harry & Ida's, a Modern Reincarnation of the Jewish Deli
Pop's Pastrami is built with tender pastrami, buttermilk fermented cucumber, cracked rye berry, caraway and anchovy mustard ($17.45). «Wall Street Journal, Jul 15»
5
Recipes don't always compute
... which could be a stellar combination of sweet and salty, creamy and crispy, except that it also includes mushrooms, cumin, and caraway. «Toledo Blade, Jul 15»
6
Missouri Highway Patrol Weekly Arrest Report
June 24; Michael Caraway, 61, Sullivan, was arrested on the patrol charge of felony driving while intoxicated-DWI. Caraway was held at the ... «Mysullivannews, Jul 15»
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AREA HAPPENINGS
For more information call Tina Heydenreich Caraway at (870) 577-0519 or (870) 741-1780 or Vernie Heydenreich at (870) 704-9182 or (870) ... «Harrison Daily, Jul 15»
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Frank Fleming: Frank Fleming Caraway Speedway post-race
Frank Fleming finished ninth in Saturday night's NASCAR Whelen Southern Modified Tour race at Caraway Speedway in Sophia, NC. «Rotoworld.com, Jul 15»
9
How Will Price's Corruption Trial Affect His Election Against Caraway?
Caraway would be on his own on the ballot, although Price's dropping out would surely encourage some candidates to join the race. «Dallas Observer, Jul 15»
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How Will Price's Corruption Trial Effect His Election Against Caraway?
Caraway would be on his own on the ballot, although Price's dropping out would surely encourage some candidates to join the race. «Dallas Observer, Jul 15»
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