Basic Details
Word: Cumin
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A type of spice with a strong, warm flavour that comes from the seeds of a plant.
Synonyms: No other familiar terms; commonly referred to simply as cumin.
Antonyms: N/A
Idioms and Phrases
- Sowed like cumin: To refer to something being spread out or scattered, especially in cooking. Example: "The chef sowed the cumin like cumin over the stew for added flavour."
- In a cumin sense: To indicate a strong or intense flavour in a dish. Example: "The curry was so well-seasoned, it had a cumin sense that took it to another level."
Usage Examples
Example 1: Cumin is often used in Indian cooking to add depth and warmth to dishes like curries and dals.
Example 2: When making tacos, I always sprinkle a bit of cumin into the meat for extra flavour.
Example 3: The aroma of cumin filled the kitchen, making everyone excited for dinner.
Fun Fact
Did you know that cumin has been used as a spice for over 5,000 years and is one of the most widely used spices in the world?
Famous Quote
"Cumin, the spice of happiness, adds joy to our dishes and our lives." Unknown
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "cumin" mean?
a) A type of vegetable
b) A type of spice
c) A type of fruit
d) A cooking method
Answer: b) A type of spice
2. Which of these is a synonym of "cumin"?
a) Coriander
b) Paprika
c) N/A
d) Oregano
Answer: c) N/A
3. Which sentence uses "cumin" correctly?
a) I drank cumin for breakfast.
b) She added cumin to the soup for a richer taste.
c) Cumin flew over the garden.
d) We played with cumin at recess.
Answer: b) She added cumin to the soup for a richer taste.
4. Which idiom means something is scattered or spread out?
a) In a cumin sense
b) Sowed like cumin
c) Keep your friends close
d) As sweet as sugar
Answer: b) Sowed like cumin
5. What is the opposite of "cumin"?
a) N/A
b) Spaghetti
c) Fish
d) Rice
Answer: a) N/A
