Dictionary entry

Ajouan

Webster's Dictionary 1913

{ ‖Aj″ou‐an‖Aj″ow‐an } (?), n. [Written also ajwain.] (Bot.) 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.