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cumin
This term refers to both the botanical plant and the resulting spice. When used to describe the spice, it functions as a mass noun, evoking a sensory profile of warmth, musk, and earthiness. It is a staple in global cuisines, often paired with coriander or turmeric to create complex flavor bases.
As a mass noun, cumin does not have a plural form when referring to the spice itself. To quantify it, speakers must use partitive constructions such as a pinch of cumin or a tablespoon of cumin. When referring to the plant in a botanical or agricultural sense, it may be treated as countable, though it is more frequently used as an uncountable substance in culinary contexts.
Meanings
Examples
The recipe calls for a pinch of ground cumin to enhance the flavor.
I can smell the cumin in the curry from the other room.
Cumin is a staple ingredient in many traditional Mexican dishes.
Cumin is a staple ingredient in many traditional Mexican dishes.
Ancient Egyptians used cumin for both medicinal and culinary purposes.
Just add a bit of cumin and it will taste much more authentic.