Caraway /(kăr"ȧ*wā̇)/

Car·a·way

Caraway

n.
  1. A biennial plant of the Parsley family (Carum Carui). The seeds have an aromatic smell, and a warm, pungent taste. They are used in cookery and confectionery, and also in medicine as a carminative. (Bot.)
  2. A cake or sweetmeat containing caraway seeds.
    Caraways, or biscuits, or some other [comfits].