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kalonji.

The seeds of the plant Nigella sativa used as a spice.

7 characters3 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/kəˈlɒnd͡ʒi/
  1. The seeds of the plant Nigella sativa used as a spice.

    India · uncountable
Where this word comes from

From Hindi कलौंजी (kalauñjī) or कलोंजी (kaloñjī), Urdu کلونجی (kaloñjī).Which is ultimately derived from Tamil Karuñcīrakam(கருஞ்சீரகம்), black cumin.

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