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Etymology of the English word cumin

the English word cumin
derived from the Old French word cumin
derived from the Latin word cuminum (cumin)
derived from the Greek word kuminon, κύμινον (dill or fennel ('cummin'))

Date

The earliest known usage of cumin in English dates from the 12th century.

Cognates

Dutch komijn, French cumin, German Kümmel, Icelandic kúmen, Italian comino, Latin cuminus, Swedish kummin

Usage

Word found in Modern English



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