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Noun: nigella  nI'je-lu
  1. Any plant of the genus Nigella
    "The nigella's delicate blue flowers stood out against the green foliage"
     
  2. 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