Nigella
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /naɪˈd͡ʒɛlə/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Nigella is a noun meaning The seeds of the plant Nigella sativa, used as a culinary spice.
Meaning
The seeds of the plant Nigella sativa, used as a culinary spice.
More Meanings
- Any plant of the genus Nigella of about twelve species of annual flowering plants, the blooms of which are generally blue in colour but also found in shades of pink, white and pale purple.
Word Forms
- nigellas
Synonyms for nigella
Depending on context, synonyms include love-in-a-mist, kalonji.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include sativa, love-in-a-mist, fennelflower, blackseed, kalonji, cupflower.
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