Caraway vs. Ajwain

Caraway vs. Ajwain — Is There a Difference?
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Difference Between Caraway and Ajwain

Carawaynoun

A biennial plant, Carum carvi, native to Europe and Asia, mainly grown for its seed to be used as a culinary spice.

Ajwainnoun

A plant in the family Apiaceae (Trachyspermum ammi), and its seed, which is used (especially in South Asian cooking) for its thyme-like flavor.

Carawaynoun

The seed-like fruit of the caraway plant.

Carawaynoun

A cake or sweetmeat containing caraway seeds.

Carawaynoun

a Eurasian plant with small white flowers yielding caraway seed

Carawaynoun

leaves used sparingly in soups and stews

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