kalonji

See also: Kalonji

English

Etymology

From Hindi कलौंजी (kalauñjī) or कलोंजी (kaloñjī), Urdu کلونجی (kaloñjī).Which is ultimately derived from Tamil Karuñcīrakam(கருஞ்சீரகம்), black cumin.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /kəˈlɒnd͡ʒi/

Noun

kalonji (uncountable)

1. (India) The seeds of the plant Nigella sativa used as a spice.

   Synonyms: nigella, black cumin, black caraway, fennel flower