n 1  :  a biennial usu. white-flowered aromatic herb (Carum carvi) of the carrot family (Umbelliferae) with pungent fruits  2  :  the fruit of caraway that is used in cookery and confectionery and is the source of caraway oil - called also caraway seed  .
 
 
 
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