ajowan

ajowan — noun

1. the small, strong-tasting seed of a plant grown mainly in India and parts of the

1.名詞C2
釋義

the small, strong-tasting seed of a plant grown mainly in India and parts of the Middle East, used to give a sharp, thyme-like flavour to savoury dishes, breads, and pickles, and taken as a traditional remedy for stomach discomfort or indigestion.

例句

Vivek sprinkled a teaspoon of ajowan over the flatbread before putting it in the oven.

countable + specific quantity: a teaspoon of ajowan

The spice shop near the station sells ajowan seeds in small brown paper bags.

同義詞
  • ajwain

    alternative spelling, equally common in Indian English

  • bishop's weed

    English common name for the same plant; less common in everyday cooking

  • carom seeds

    another name for the same spice, especially in Indian grocery stores

文法句型

ajowan + seed(s)

ajowan + oil

用法筆記

Often used as a mass noun (uncountable), as in 'a pinch of ajowan.' When referring to individual seeds, the countable form 'ajowan seeds' is common. The flavour is similar to thyme, so thyme can sometimes be used as a substitute in recipes.

常見錯誤

❌I put ajowan in the curry.' (when meaning the whole plant)
✅I put ajowan seeds in the curry.
💡'ajowan' refers to the seeds; the plant itself is called 'ajowan plant' or 'bishop's weed.'
❌This recipe needs a spoon of ajowan powder.' (intended meaning: cumin)
✅This recipe needs a spoon of ajowan.
💡Do not confuse ajowan (strong, thyme-like) with cumin (warm, earthy); they are different spices.