Chimin

/ˈtʃɪm.ɪn/ noun

Definition

A variant or dialectal term for cumin, an aromatic spice seed used in cooking worldwide.

Etymology

From Latin 'cuminum,' derived from Greek 'kyminon,' which came from a Semitic language. 'Chimin' represents a regional pronunciation or spelling variation found in some European languages.

Kelly Says

Cumin/chimin is one of the oldest spices in human history—archaeologists found cumin seeds in Egyptian tombs from 2000 BCE! A single tablespoon of cumin has more iron than a handful of spinach.

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