Noun: nigella nI'je-lu
- Any plant of the genus Nigella
"The nigella's delicate blue flowers stood out against the green foliage"
- Herb of the Mediterranean region having pungent seeds used like those of caraway
"Nigella sativa seeds are a common spice in Middle Eastern cuisine";
- black caraway, nutmeg flower, Roman coriander, Nigella sativa, black cumin
Derived forms: nigellas
Type of: flower
Part of: genus Nigella
Encyclopedia: Nigella