Car"a*way (?), n. [F. carvi (cf. Sp. carvi and al-caravea, al-carahueya, Pg. al-caravia) fr. Ar. karawiafr. Gr. ; cf. L. caraum.]
1. Bot.
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.
2.
A cake or sweetmeat containing caraway seeds.
Caraways, or biscuits, or some other [comfits].
Cogan.
© Webster 1913.