onion-seed

A form of onion seed — The strong-flavored seed of black caraway or nigella (Nigella sativa), which is deep black with flat sides, like those of the onion.

Meanings

nounonion-seed (plural onion-seeds)

plural onion-seeds

  1. alternativeAlternative form of onion seed
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