資料來源 : Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)

Caraway \Car"a*way\ (k[a^]r"[.a]*w[asl]), n. [F. carvi (cf. Sp.
   carvi and al-caravea, al-carahueya, Pg. al-caravia) fr. Ar.
   karaw[=i][=a], karw[=i][=a] fr. Gr. ka`ron; cf. L. careum.]
   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.