Cum″in (k?m″?n), n. [OE. comin, AS. cymen, fr. L. cuminum, Gr.�������; of Semitic origin, cf. Ar. kamm�n, Heb. kamm�n; cf. OF. comin, F. cumin. Cf. Kummel.] (Bot.) A dwarf umbelliferous plant, somewhat resembling fennel (Cuminum Cyminum), cultivated for its seeds, which have a bitterish, warm taste, with an aromatic flavor, and are used like those of anise and caraway. [Written also cummin.]
Rank-smelling rue, and cumin good for eyes.
Spenser.
Black cumin(Bot.), a plant (Nigella sativa) with pungent seeds, used by the Afghans, etc.