Cumin (noun)

1. An annual herb of the parsley family, native to the Mediterranean and Middle East.
2. The seeds of this herb, used as a spice in cooking.

Origin:

Middle english, from old french, from latin cuminum, from greek kuminon, from kuminos.

Examples:

1. Cumin is a key ingredient in many traditional Mexican and Indian dishes.
2. I added a teaspoon of cumin to the chili for an extra depth of flavor.
3. The cumin seeds were toasted before being ground to release their full aroma.
4. The cumin plant is an herb that grows up to 30–50 cm (0.98–1.6 ft) tall.
5. The cumin plant's leaves are 5–10 cm (2.0–3.9 in) long, pinnate or bipinnate.