Carraways

/ˈkærəweɪz/ noun

Definition

Plural of 'carraway', referring to multiple caraway seeds or plants.

Etymology

Standard English plural formation of the variant spelling 'carraway', maintaining the older spelling convention.

Kelly Says

Finding 'carraways' in old recipes shows how English spelling wasn't standardized until the 20th century—cooks might write 'carraways,' 'caraway,' or 'caraways' on the same page.

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