AJOWANS
AJOWAN
Aj"ou*an Aj"ow*an, n. [Written also ajwain.] [Prob. native name.] (Bot.)
Definition: The fruit of Ammi Copticum, syn. Carum Ajowan, used both as a medicine and as a condiment. An oil containing thymol is extracted from it. Called also Javanee seed, Javanese seed, and ajava.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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