comino
Pronunciation: [kəˈmiːnoʊ]
Word
Context: "food"
(noun) Comino is a spice used in cooking. It is small, brown seeds that have a strong, warm flavor. People use it to make food taste better, especially in Mexican, Indian, and Middle Eastern dishes.
Example
I added comino to the chili, and it made it delicious!
Example
Without comino, the curry tasted bland and uninteresting.
Example
Do you think we should add comino to the recipe?
Context: "botany"
(noun) Comino also refers to the plant from which the spice comes. This plant grows about 1-2 feet tall and produces small white or pink flowers. The seeds are harvested to be used as a spice in cooking.
Example
The comino plant thrives in warm climates and is often found in gardens.
Example
The comino plant did not survive the winter frost in our garden.
Example
Can you identify the comino plant among the other herbs?
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