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Apiaceae \Apiaceae\ prop. n.
A natural family of plants bearing flowers in umbels;
examples are: {parsley}; {carrot}; {anise}; {caraway};
{celery}; {dill}.

Syn: Umbelliferae, family {Umbelliferae}, family {Apiaceae},
carrot family
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Caraway \Car"a*way\ (k[a^]r"[.a]*w[asl]), n. [F. carvi (cf. Sp.
carvi and al-caravea, al-carahueya, Pg. al-caravia) fr. Ar.
karaw[imac][=a], karw[imac][=a] fr. Gr. ka`ron; cf. L.
careum.]
1. (Bot.) A biennial plant of the Parsley family ({Carum
Carui}). The seeds have an aromatic smell, and a warm,
pungent taste. They are used in cookery and confectionery,
and also in medicine as a carminative.
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2. A cake or sweetmeat containing caraway seeds.
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Caraways, or biscuits, or some other [comfits].
--Cogan.
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