Nigella Sativa (Noun)
Meaning
Herb of the Mediterranean region having pungent seeds used like those of caraway.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Nigella sativa seeds have been used for centuries in Mediterranean cooking to add flavor to various dishes.
- The pungent seeds of nigella sativa are often used as a spice in Middle Eastern and North African cuisine.
- Nigella sativa is a popular herb in the Mediterranean region, where its seeds are used to flavor bread and pastries.
- In some parts of the Mediterranean, nigella sativa seeds are used as a substitute for caraway seeds in recipes.
- The seeds of nigella sativa have a nutty, slightly bitter flavor and are often used to add depth to Mediterranean dishes.