caraway
noun
a plant, Carum carvi, of the parsley family, native to Europe, having finely divided leaves and umbels of white or pinkish flowers.
caraways
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pluralof caraway.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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If the bowels are constipated, give thirty grains of extract of butternut, or, if that cannot be readily procured, substitute an infusion of senna and manna, to which a few caraways may be added.
From The American Reformed Cattle Doctor by George Dadd
On the tray were little glass saucers with confectionery in them; old-fashioned confectionery,—gibraltars, and colored caraways, and cockles with mottoes.
From Real Folks by A. D. T. (Adeline Dutton Train) Whitney
The table had been cleared of trenchers and napkins, the crumbs brushed away, and a clean platter set before each guest with pared cheese, fresh cherries, biscuit, caraways, and wine.
From Master Skylark by John Bennett
It appears that apples and caraways were formerly always eaten together; and it is said that they are still served up on particular days at Trinity College, Cambridge.
From Folk-lore of Shakespeare by Thomas Firminger Thiselton-Dyer
Suppose the bowels to be distended with gas; then give the following:— Powdered caraways, 1 ounce.
From The American Reformed Cattle Doctor by George Dadd
