1. plural of cumin; seeds of a plant used as a spice in cooking, with a warm, slightly bitter flavor
Usage: typically used in plural form when referring to multiple seeds or batches

Examples

• The recipe calls for two teaspoons of cumins.
• She toasted the cumins before grinding them into powder.
• Cumins are a staple ingredient in Indian and Mexican cuisine.
• The market sells both whole cumins and ground cumin.
• Add the cumins to the hot oil to release their aroma.